The lighting system of a car contains: 20 of the 2-candlepower bulbs, 4 of the 21-candlepower bulbs, 8 of the 6-candlepower bulbs, and 1 of the 15-candlepower bulbs. What is the total candlepower of the bulbs?
A) 178
B) 187
C) 199
D) 209

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The total candlepower is calculated by multiplying the number of bulbs by their respective candlepowers and then summing these products: (20*2) + (4*21) + (8*6) + (1*15) = 40 + 84 + 48 + 15 = 187.

The Lighting System of a Car Contains: 20 of the 2-Candlepower