1996 AMC 8 Problem 15
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15.
The remainder when the product is divided by is
Answer: E
Small hint:
The remainder upon division by depends only on the units digit of the product
Big hint:
Multiply the units digits and and look at that product’s units digit
Solution:
The units digit of the product equals the units digit of which is
A number ending in when divided by leaves remainder
Thus, the correct answer is E .
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