Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Question:

If $\phi (n)$ represents Euler quotient function, then what is the value of $\phi (56)$ ?

Options:

26

24

28

30

Correct Answer:

24

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : 24

$\phi (56) =\phi (2^3×7)$

$=\phi(2^3)×\phi(7)$

$=(2^3-2^2)(7-1)$

$=4×6=24$