A number when divided by 7 leaves remainder of 4. If the square of the same number is divided by 7, then what is the remainder?

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Given:

A number when divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 4. 

Concept used:

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

Calculation:

Let the number and quotient be N and D respectively.

​According to the question,

N = 7D + 4

⇒ N2 = (7D + 4)2

⇒ N2 = 49D2 + 56D + 16

⇒ N2 = 7(7D2 + 8D + 2) + 2

So, 7(7D2 + 8D + 2) is completely divisible by 7.

Now, the remainder is 2.

∴ The remainder is 2.

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