What is the digit at the 100^{\text{th}} place of number (225)^{40}?

  1. A. 6
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 2

Correct Answer: A. 6

Explanation

The 100^{\text{th}} place refers to the hundreds digit. Any power of 225 greater than 1 (e.g., 225^2 = 50625) ends in 625. Therefore, the hundreds digit of (225)^{40} is 6.

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