If ω represents a complex cube root of unity, then (3−ω)(3−ω2)(3−ω4)(3−ω8)=
A
13
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B
81
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C
27
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D
169
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Solution
The correct option is C169 (3−w)(3−w2)(3−w4)(3−w8) =(3−w)(3−w2)(3−w3w)(3−w6.w2) =(3−w)(3−w2)(3−w)(3−w2) since w3n=1 =[(3−w)(3−w2)]2 =(9−3(w+w2)+w3)2 =(10−3(−1))2 =(13)2 =169.