Mock AIME 1 2005-2006/Problem 7

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Problem

Let $f(n)$ denote the number of divisors of a positive integer n. Evaluate f(f($2006^{6002}$)).


Solution

$2006$ = $2*17*59$, so $f(2006^6002)$ has $6003^3$ positive divisors. $6003$ = $(3^2)(667)$ so $6003^3$ has $(6+1)(1+1)$, or $\boxed {021}$ divisors.