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A string of decorative lights is 26 feet long. The first light on the string is 16 inches from the plug. The lights on the string are spaced 4 inches apart. How many lights are there on the string?
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A string of decorative lights is 26 feet long. The first light on the string is 16 inches from the plug. The lights on the string are spaced 4 inches apart. How many lights are there on the string?

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74

Explanation:

User Marcel Tinner
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26 x 12 (12 inches per foot)
312-16 (lights begin at 16)
296 divided by 4 (each light has 4 inches space)

FINAL ANSWER IS
74

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