The number of pink highlighters is 7 + 7 = <<7+7=14>>14

The number of blue highlighters is 14 + 5 = <<14+5=19>>19.

There are 7 yellow highlighters.

The total number of yellow, pink, and blue highlighters is 7 + 14 + 19 = <<7+14+19=40>>40.

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In Carrie's desk drawer there are 7 yellow highlighters. There are 7 more pink highlighters than yellow highlighters, and there are 5 more blue highlighters than pink highlighters. How many highlighters are in Carrie's desk drawer in all?
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In Carrie's desk drawer there are 7 yellow highlighters. There are 7 more pink highlighters than yellow highlighters, and there are 5 more blue highlighters than pink highlighters. How many highlighters are in Carrie's desk drawer in all?
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