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# q is the smallest positive integer for which

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q is the smallest positive integer for which $$3^q$$ is a factor of 8124. What is the value of $$3^q - ­ q^3$$ ?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. More than 3

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07 Nov 2017, 00:08
Sum of digits of 8124 = 8+1+2+4 = 15, so its definitely divisible by 3. Thus smallest positive integer value of q is 1 (3^1 = 3 is divisible by 8124).

Put q =1 in given: 3^q - q^3 = 3^1 - 1^3 = 3-1 = 2

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