Chapter 5, problem 8b Consider a cyclic group G and two positive integers A and B with the following two properties: (1). group G's order is A; (2) A divides B. Prove the number of elements in group G with order B is ϕ(B).

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Chapter 5, problem 8b

Consider a cyclic group G and two positive integers A and B with the following two properties: (1). group G's order is A; (2) A divides B.

Prove the number of elements in group G with order B is ϕ(B).

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