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OpenStudy (albert0898):

If 537 were calculated, it would have 279 digits. What would the digit farthest to the right be (the ones digit)? Please explain your steps. You will be rewarded!

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Is this the whole question? Nothing is missing?

OpenStudy (albert0898):

Yep, the whole question.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Well 537 only has 3 digits, so there is something missing from the question...

Vocaloid (vocaloid):

perhaps they mean 5^37 or 53^7?

OpenStudy (albert0898):

Oh sorry

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

537^102?

OpenStudy (albert0898):

Yes! ^

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Well the ones digit would be 9.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

This is why:

OpenStudy (albert0898):

The calculator is the easiest route, but how would I do it by hand?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

^ Take a look at that attachment.

OpenStudy (albert0898):

Thank you

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

You're welcome!

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