41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

If $7^{13}$+1 is divisible by 6 then the remainder is—

a0
b1
c2✓ Correct
d3

Explanation

On dividing $7^{13}$+1, by 6 Obtained remainder, $$ \frac{7^{13}+1}{6} = \frac{(6+1)^{13}+1}{6} = \frac{(+1)^{13}+1}{6} = \frac{1+1}{6} = \frac{2}{6} $$ Thus, remainder = 2

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