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its comparison between

2^400 and 3^200

So the ealier one is greater...
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Hey skoper, that's a neat way... greatoo :cool
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2^600

6 = roughly 2^2.5
so 2.5 * 200 = 500

500 < 600
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What is more 2^600 or 6^200? :stupid2

2^600 as compared to 2^200*3^200

compare

2^400,3^200,

(2^4)^100 to (3^2)^100

16^100 to 9^100 surely 16^100 is bigger
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I think more easier comparison will be

2^600 = (2^3)^200 = 8^200 > 6^200
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Yes sudeep, in my opinion it is faster, +1



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