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The Candles On The Cake
You are at a birthday party and the cake is brought in. The birthday candles on the cake are in a pattern: red, yellow, red, yellow, blue, red, yellow, blue, green. The pattern continues, adding pink, orange, purple, and white candles.
How many candles are on the cake in all?
How many candles are on the cake in all?
Hint
Illustrate the pattern with colors or letters, adding each new color in its turn.Answer
The pattern:red, yellow,
red, yellow, blue,
red, yellow, blue, green,
red, yellow, blue, green, pink,
red, yellow, blue, green, pink, orange,
red, yellow, blue, green, pink, orange, purple,
red, yellow, blue, green, pink, orange, purple, white
Total Candles:
2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 = 35
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