A man has 1044 candles.after buring he can make a new candle from 9 stubs left behind.find the .maximum number of candles that can be made from the stubs
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Step-by-step explanation:
1044 candles produce 1044 butts, from which 1044/9 = 116 candles can be formed.
The resultant 116 butts give 116/9
12 candles and 8 butts.
12 resultant butts plus 8 remaining butts = 20 butts from which 20/9
2 candles and 2 butts will be obtained.
In the end, 4 butts will be left behind.
Therefore,
Total number of candles formed
= (116 + 12 + 2)
= 130
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