Challenge Nov-2020

Calculator with Two Buttons                                                                                 Solutions

A calculator, initially displaying 0, has only two buttons: “+” adds 1 to the number on display; “x” multiplies number on display by 10. What is the least number of button presses needed to show 5034? (courtesy of Hakan Kjellerstrand)

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