SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 17/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q5

What is the unit digit of (217)413 × (819)547 × (414)624 × (342)812 ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 ie 8.

(217)413 × (819)547 × (414)624 × (342)812

For unit digits, the last two digit of power is considered 

= (7)13 × (9)47 × (4)24 × (2)12

= (7)1  × (9)1 × (4)2 × (2)4   (cyclicity)

= 7 × 9 × 6 × 6

     3           6

= 3 × 6

= 18

8 = unit digit