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Yotta Paper 1 · Q11

Paper 1Number & counting

Worker nn, where nn is an integer, can do a task by themself in 2n2^n days. Let f(k)f(k) represent the time taken when workers 00 to kk inclusive are all working on the task simultaneously (assuming their overall speed adds up). What is the value of f−1(255512)f^{-1}(\frac{255}{512})?

A88
B99
C1616
D1717
E6464
F6565
GDoesn't exist

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