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If n is a natural number, then which number always ends at 6 from the following ?

A

`4^(n)`

B

`2^(n)`

C

`6^(n)`

D

`8^(n)`

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To determine which number always ends with the digit 6 when raised to the power of a natural number \( n \), we will analyze each option provided: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - (A) \( 4^n \) - (B) \( 2^n \) - (C) \( 6^n \) - (D) \( 8^n \) 2. **Check Option (A): \( 4^n \)**: - Calculate the first few powers of 4: - \( 4^1 = 4 \) (ends with 4) - \( 4^2 = 16 \) (ends with 6) - \( 4^3 = 64 \) (ends with 4) - \( 4^4 = 256 \) (ends with 6) - The units digit alternates between 4 and 6, so it does not always end with 6. **Conclusion**: Option (A) is eliminated. 3. **Check Option (B): \( 2^n \)**: - Calculate the first few powers of 2: - \( 2^1 = 2 \) (ends with 2) - \( 2^2 = 4 \) (ends with 4) - \( 2^3 = 8 \) (ends with 8) - \( 2^4 = 16 \) (ends with 6) - \( 2^5 = 32 \) (ends with 2) - The units digit cycles through 2, 4, 8, 6, so it does not always end with 6. **Conclusion**: Option (B) is eliminated. 4. **Check Option (C): \( 6^n \)**: - Calculate the first few powers of 6: - \( 6^1 = 6 \) (ends with 6) - \( 6^2 = 36 \) (ends with 6) - \( 6^3 = 216 \) (ends with 6) - \( 6^4 = 1296 \) (ends with 6) - The units digit is always 6 regardless of the value of \( n \). **Conclusion**: Option (C) is valid. 5. **Check Option (D): \( 8^n \)**: - Calculate the first few powers of 8: - \( 8^1 = 8 \) (ends with 8) - \( 8^2 = 64 \) (ends with 4) - \( 8^3 = 512 \) (ends with 2) - \( 8^4 = 4096 \) (ends with 6) - The units digit cycles through 8, 4, 2, 6, so it does not always end with 6. **Conclusion**: Option (D) is eliminated. ### Final Answer: The only option that always ends with the digit 6 is **(C) \( 6^n \)**.

To determine which number always ends with the digit 6 when raised to the power of a natural number \( n \), we will analyze each option provided: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - (A) \( 4^n \) - (B) \( 2^n \) - (C) \( 6^n \) ...
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