Write down the number 10
Without a calculator, double it and write down the answer
Double that and write down the answer
Double that and write down the answer
Double that and write down the answer
Double that and write down the answer
Double that and write down the answer
.... How far can you get before the register has been called?

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Good, achieved the results I required
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Didn't really capture the interest of the students
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