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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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

Formula

Sum = (a + L)*n/2

Solution

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

1e+27

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