If P is a prime number greater than 3, find the remainder when p^2 + 17 is divided by 12.
Select the correct option: A) 6 B) 1 C) 0 D) 8 E) 7
Take any prime number greater than 3 and check -   Say p = 5   So, p^2 + 17 = 25+17= 
<gadget id="calculator">25+17</gadget>
<output>42</output>
&gt; 42   42/12 will have remainder as 6   Say p= 7   So, p^2 + 17 = 49+17= 
<gadget id="calculator">49+17</gadget>
<output>66</output>
&gt; 66   66/12 will have remainder as 6   So answer will be (6) 6
<result>A</result>
If P is a prime number greater than 3, find the remainder when p^2 + 17 is divided by 12.