Week #6 Winter 2002
If you can multiply by three, you have a shot
at solving the WSU Math Department's

   BABY BUBBA
   DOESN'T SPEAK
 

In order to stop Baby Bubba from crying, his mother taught him to multiply. This strategy worked for awhile, but soon Baby Bubba was bored and started crying again. His mother then asked him to find the last three digits in 3 ^ 4,798 (three raised to the power of 4,798). Baby Bubba didn't speak for five years. You have until March 19th to solve this problem. You are not allowed to consult with Baby Bubba.

Solution