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Problem 18 (1989 AJHSME)

AJHSMEVery Easy

From module Algebra Basics

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Many calculators have a reciprocal key 1x\frac{1}{x} that replaces the current number displayed with its reciprocal. For example, if the display is 0000400004 and the key is depressed, then the display becomes 000.25000.25. If 0003200032 is currently displayed, what is the fewest number of times you must depress the 1x\frac{1}{x} key so the display again reads 0003200032?

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