Question

A string of decorative lights is 28 feet long. The first light on the string is 16 inches from the plug. If the lights on the string are placed 4 inches apart, how many lights are there on the string?

Answer 1

There are 80 lights. 28 x 12 divided by 4 minus 4 lights for the 16 inches before the first light.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

There are 80 lights. 28 x 12 divided by 4 minus 4 lights for the 16 inches before the first light.