If 17^{2020} is divided by 18, then what is the remainder?

  1. A. 1
  2. B. 2
  3. C. 16
  4. D. 17

Correct Answer: A. 1

Explanation

Using modular arithmetic, 17 \equiv -1 \pmod{18}. Therefore, 17^{2020} \equiv (-1)^{2020} \equiv 1 \pmod{18}. The remainder is 1.

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