What is the remainder if 7^8 is divided by 100?  Select the correct option: A) 7 B) 1 C) 9 D) 10 E) 11

Rationale: "7 ^ 8 can be written as ( 7 ^ 4 ) ^ 2 if we divide 7 ^ 4 by 100 the reminder is 1 so , ( 7 ^ 4 ) ^ 2 by 100 , the reminder is 1 ^ 2 = 1 answer : b"
Answer: B