Solve the Problem $\begin{array}{ccc}\hline \mathrm{n} & \mathrm{e} & \mathrm{M} \\\hline 161 & 7 & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Given the modulus n, the encrytion exponent e, and the plaintext M, use the RSA encrytion to find the ciphertext C.
$\begin{array}{ccc}\hline \mathrm{n} & \mathrm{e} & \mathrm{M} \\\hline 161 & 7 & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$

• A) 128
• B) 126
• C) 129
• D) 127

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