Question: Find the indicated quantities for the appropriate arithmetic sequence. The sequence of ships bells is as follows: 12:30 a.m. one bell is rung, and each

Find the indicated quantities for the appropriate arithmetic sequence. The sequence of ships’ bells is as follows: 12:30 a.m. one bell is rung, and each half hour later one more bell is rung than the previous time until eight bells are rung. The sequence is then repeated starting at 4:30 a.m., again until eight bells are rung. This pattern is followed throughout the day. How many bells are rung in one day?

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