I have dozens of buttons but no shirt to fasten, and I solve hard math homework faster than any student can write. What am I?
A calculator
This riddle plays on the double meaning of the word 'button,' which can mean a clothing fastener or a push-key on an electronic device. A calculator uses a grid of input buttons to solve complex mathematical equations instantly for students in math class.
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