Math Problem Statement
A group of students are learning a long poem to perform at the school concert. Each week they are taught a certain number of verses. The first week they are taught one verse and by the end of the second week they know three verses. At the end of the third week the students can recite six verses and at the end of the fourth week they know ten. How many verses would they be able to recite after 12 weeks?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Triangular Numbers
Formulas
Triangular number formula V(n) = n(n + 1) / 2
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6
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