Q.

The remainder, when 7103 is divided by 17, is ________ .             [2023]


Ans.

(12)

7103=7.7102

7.7102=7(72)51=7(49)51=7(51-2)51

=7(-2)51=-7(2)51=-7(248+3)=-7.8(248)

=-56(24)12=-56(17-1)12=-56×(-1)12=(-56)

Remainder=12