Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. the remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 — the required integer: 2. II. the largest integer dividing both 84 and 126 — the required integer: 42.
Correct answer: C
I is correct: the remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 → 2. 2³ leaves remainder 1, so 2^10 leaves remainder 2. II is correct: the largest integer dividing both 84 and 126 → 42. 84 = 2×42 and 126 = 3×42.