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1988 AIME Problem 2
For any positive integer k, let f_1(k) denote the square of the sum of the digits of k. For n \ge 2, let f_n(k) = f_1(f_{n - 1}(k)). Find f_{1988}(11).
Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034
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