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Puzzle ZQUZ 



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As my autumnal birthday approaches I like to collect leaves — a little bizarre perhaps, but I enjoy it!

Starting on the first day of the month I collect 1 leaf, on the second day I collect 2 leaves, the third day I collect 3 leaves, and so on.

On my birthday, I will have collected 276 leaves altogether. Which day of the month is my birthday?

Bonus Question: how many days would it take for me to collect 56,616 leaves?

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How many leaves will I have collected on day 5?

 

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