alleryStart learning →Any odd perfect square leaves what remainder when divided by 8?
A3
B7
C5
D1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 1
(2n + 1) squared equals 4n(n + 1) + 1, and n(n + 1) is even, so the remainder is 1.
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