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Find the unit place digit in the given expression: (153)144 – (115)123–(111)510 + (216)25

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As, unit digit for a number ending in three and with power follow a cycle of 4

Unit digit of (153)144 = unit digit of (153)(144/4) = unit digit of (153)36 = 1

Now,

Unit digit of (115)123 = 5

Unit digit of (111)510 = 1

Unit digit of (216)25 = 6

∴ Unit digit of (153)144 – (115)123 – (111)510 + (216)25 = 1 – 5 – 1 + 6 = 1