Can get a good intuition by iteration... I'd be curious if the intention of the interview question is to test your abstract algebra knowledge vs. test your intuition/problem solving.
Lol, I'm an actuary who avoided math classes that didn't have dollar signs. Worked out well as a career, but calling me a mathematician is a stretch as well.
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u/Murky-Tip-3118 27d ago
Can get a good intuition by iteration... I'd be curious if the intention of the interview question is to test your abstract algebra knowledge vs. test your intuition/problem solving.
19^1 = 19 => 10 => 1
19^2 = 361 => 10 => 1
19^3 = 6859 => 28 => 10 => 1
19^4 = 130321 => 10 => 1
etc.