Practice Final Remarks on Number Theory - 12.5.2 | 12. Introduction to Fermat’s Little Theorem and Primality Testing | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

State Fermat's Little Theorem in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you raise numbers that fit this requirement.

Question 2

Easy

What is a Carmichael number? Give an example.

💡 Hint: These numbers can fool primality tests!

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Question 1

Which statement accurately describes Fermat's Little Theorem?

  • If p is prime and a is any integer
  • then a^(p-1) ≡ 0 (mod p)
  • If p is prime and a is co-prime to p
  • then a^(p-1) ≡ 1 (mod p)
  • Carmichael numbers are prime

💡 Hint: Which option keeps the focus on co-primality?

Question 2

True or False: All composite numbers are Carmichael numbers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about examples of composites that are not Carmichael.

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Question 1

Given the number 561, demonstrate why it is a Carmichael number using Fermat’s Little Theorem for bases 2, 3, and 5.

💡 Hint: Use Fermat's theorem for your calculations.

Question 2

Construct your primality testing algorithm incorporating Fermat’s theorem, listing steps you would take to strengthen it against Carmichael numbers.

💡 Hint: Think about involving multiple tests!

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