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Problem 20 (1996 AJHSME)

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From module Algebra Basics

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Suppose there is a special key on a calculator that replaces the number currently displayed with the number given by the formula 11x\frac{1}{1-x}. For example, if the calculator is displaying 22 and the special key is pressed, then the calculator will display 1-1 since 112=1\frac{1}{1-2}=-1. Now suppose that the calculator is displaying 55. After the special key is pressed 100100 times in a row, the calculator will display

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