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Question
CBSEENMA10006152

Consider the number 6n, where n is a natural number. Check whether there is any value of n ∊ N for which 6n is divisible by 7.

Solution

Since 6 = 2 × 3

6n = 2n × 3n

⇒ The prime factorisation of given number 6n does not contain the prime number 7.

⇒ 6n is not divisible by 7.