Problem

2009 AIME I Problem 8

Let S = \{2^0,2^1,2^2,\ldots,2^{10}\}. Consider all possible positive differences of pairs of elements of S. Let N be the sum of all of these differences. Find the remainder when N is divided by 1000.

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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