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Problem 19 (1987 AJHSME)

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From module Exponent Rules

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A calculator has a squaring key x2x^2 which replaces the current number displayed with its square. For example, if the display is 000003000003 and the x2x^2 key is depressed, then the display becomes 000009000009. If the display reads 000002000002, how many times must you depress the x2x^2 key to produce a displayed number greater than 500500?

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