The basses take 3*4=<<3*4=12>>12 strings

He restrings 2*3=<<2*3=6>>6 normal guitars

That takes 6*6=<<6*6=36>>36 strings

He restrings 6-3=3 guitars with 8 strings

So that uses 3*8=<<3*8=24>>24 strings

So he uses 12+36+24=<<12+36+24=72>>72 strings

# Answer

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Question:
John has to restring 3 basses with 4 strings each, twice as many guitars which have 6 strings each, and 3 fewer 8 string guitars than the normal guitars.  How many strings does he need?
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John has to restring 3 basses with 4 strings each, twice as many guitars which have 6 strings each, and 3 fewer 8 string guitars than the normal guitars.  How many strings does he need?
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