Answers for the 12 Days of Christmas problem

How many gifts did the true love send in total?

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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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