Intermediate Discrete Mathematics & Math
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What is Euler's totient function φ(n)?

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The correct answer is B) The count of integers from 1 to n-1 that are coprime to n

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Correct Answer

The count of integers from 1 to n-1 that are coprime to n

Explanation

φ(n) counts integers ≤ n coprime to n. φ(p)=p-1 for prime p. φ(pq)=(p-1)(q-1) for distinct primes. Used in RSA: d·e ≡ 1 (mod φ(n)).

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