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Understanding a proof on IMO shortlist 2016 C3

The problem goes as follow: Let $n$ be a positive integer relatively prime to 6. We paint the vertices of a regular $n$-gon with three colours so that there is an odd number of vertices of each colour....
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Coloring the 6 vertices of a regular hexagon with a limited use per color

I want to solve to following two-part problem. I solved the first part but I am not sure how to start on part B. A) How many ways are there to color the 6 vertices of a regular hexagon using 4 colors ...
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