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By Deb Russell, About.com Guide to Mathematics since 2002

12 Days of Christmas Gifts are More Expensive in 2008

Wednesday December 17, 2008
How much money will the 'True Love' spend this Christmas on the 12 days of Christmas? For 2008, the cost of the items have gone up, find out how much here. You can also use Pascal's Triangle to determine the cost.

You can also use a spreadsheet program to determine how many gifts the True Love got (First day = 1, Second day = (1 + 2) + Third day (1 + 2 + 3) + ...... Ultimately, it's a great activity to give students at a variety of ages.

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