10th Class Mathematics Related to Competitive Exam Question Bank Algebra

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    State which of the following statements is true \[{{2}^{16}}-1\] is divisible by

    A)  11                                         

    B)  13

    C)  17                                           

    D)  19

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    \[{{2}^{16}}-1={{({{2}^{4}})}^{4}}-1\]                            \[={{(16)}^{4}}-1\]                            \[=(16-1)(16+1)({{16}^{2}}+1)\] Hence, \[{{2}^{16}}-1\] is divisible by\[17\].


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