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Answers for the 12 Days of Christmas problem

Updated: Oct 31, 2021


On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me...


My true love sent me…
364 gifts

Partridge (in a pear tree) X 12 days

12 X 1 =12

12 partridges


2 turtle doves x 11 days

11 x 2 = 22

22 turtle doves


3 French hens X 10 days

10 X 3 = 30

30 French hens


Continue the pattern then add up all gifts


12 partridges + 22 turtle doves + 30 French hens + 36 calling birds + 40 Golden rings + 42 geese + 42 swans + 40 maids + 36 ladies + 30 Lords + 22 pipers + 12 drummers = 364 gifts


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