Hanukkah begins on Friday and lasts for eight days. Families gather together to light a candle on a Menorah and traditionally give children a gift each night. On the first day Helen receives a nickel. On the second day her gift is two nickels.  On the third day she receives three nickels.  If this pattern continues, how much money will Helen get altogether when Hanukkah ends?

For 4th and 5th graders: Suppose Helen receives one quarter, one dime, one nickel, and one penny the first day and two of each coin the second day.  If this same pattern continues, how much money will Helen get altogether when Hanukkah ends?