Final answer:
In the given scenario, the number of light bulbs produced on the first shift can be calculated using the information provided.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the given scenario, let's assume the number of light bulbs produced on the second shift as x. According to the problem, the first shift produced __ times as many light bulbs as the second shift.
Therefore, the number of light bulbs produced on the first shift would be __x.
Given that the total number of light bulbs produced was 16,250, we can set up the following equation:
x + __x = 16,250
Simplifying the equation:
2x = 16,250
x = 16,250 / 2 = 8,125
So, the number of light bulbs produced on the first shift would be __x = 8,125 * __ = 16,250.