Let $ B\in S_7 $ and $ B^4 =(2143567)$. Find B.
How to find $B$? All I know is that $B^7 $ is identity permutation because it is a 7 cycle. So $(B^4)^2$ should be B?
Reference:
Exercise 5.31 from 'Contemporary Abstract Algebra' by Joseph A. Gallian
Best Answer
$B$ is a $7-$ cycle hence $B^7=I\implies B^8=B$
Now from $B^4$ find $B^8$