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24 March, 08:05

Jewish people light a menorah on each of the 8 nights. On the first night, 1 candle plus the shamash candle is lit. On the second night, 2 candle plus the shamash candle is lit, and so forth. Over the course of Chanukah, how many candles are lit in all?

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  1. 24 March, 08:17
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    General Remark

    Let's start with the long way.

    Each day 1 traditional candle (shamash) is lit along with a number of candles representing that day of Chanukah. I'm taking it that a new Shamash candle must be used each day.

    Total Candles = 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 44

    Givens

    a = 2 L = 9 n = 8

    Formula

    Sum = (a + L) * n/2

    Solution

    Sum = (2 + 9) * 8/2 Sum = (11) * 4 Sum = 44

    If this is wrong can you tell me what assumption I'm making that is incorrect.
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