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AMC 8 1989 Problem 18

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Many calculators have a reciprocal key 1x\boxed{\frac{1}{x}} that replaces the current number displayed with its reciprocal. For example, if the display is 00004\boxed{00004} and the 1x\boxed{\frac{1}{x}} key is depressed, then the display becomes 000.25\boxed{000.25}. If 00032\boxed{00032} is currently displayed, what is the fewest number of times you must depress the 1x\boxed{\frac{1}{x}} key so the display again reads 00032\boxed{00032}? (A) 1(B) 2(C) 3(D) 4(E) 5\text{(A)}\ 1 \text{(B)}\ 2 \text{(C)}\ 3 \text{(D)}\ 4 \text{(E)}\ 5

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