What is the remainder when 2^100 is divided by 7?

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• A 2
• B 1
• C 4
• D None of these

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Answer: A. 2

The powers of 2 modulo 7 cycle as 2,4,1 so 100 mod 3=1 Therefore, the answer is 2.

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