Since Lucas makes 4 pieces of chocolate per student, he has 40 / 4 = <<40/4=10>>10 students.

This upcoming Monday, there will be 10 - 3 = <<10-3=7>>7 students.

Lucas will make 4 * 7 = <<4*7=28>>28 pieces of chocolate candy.

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Every week, Lucas makes 4 pieces of chocolate candy for each of his students on Monday. He made 40 pieces of chocolate candy last Monday. This upcoming Monday, 3 of Lucas' students will not be coming to class. How many pieces of chocolate candy will Lucas make for his class on Monday?
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Every week, Lucas makes 4 pieces of chocolate candy for each of his students on Monday. He made 40 pieces of chocolate candy last Monday. This upcoming Monday, 3 of Lucas' students will not be coming to class. How many pieces of chocolate candy will Lucas make for his class on Monday?
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