Art of Problem Solving

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== Problem ==
== Problem ==



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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 $(1+1)(2+1)$, or $\boxed {006}$ divisors.