What is the digit in the units place of the number 12547151?

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  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 9
  4. 7

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Option 1 : 3
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Given:

Number = 12547

Exponent = 151

Formula Used:

The units digit of ab depends on the cyclicity (repeating pattern) of the units digit of a .

Calculation:

Units digit of 12547 = 7

Cyclicity of 7n: 7, 9, 3, 1 (repeats every 4 terms)

Exponent = 151

To find the position in the cycle, calculate the remainder when the exponent is divided by 4:

151 ÷ 4

⇒ Remainder = 3

From the cyclicity, the 3rd term corresponds to the units digit = 3.

The digit in the units place of 12547151 is 3.

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