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?
Since Lucas makes 4 pieces of chocolate per student, he has 40 / 4 = 
<gadget id="calculator">40/4</gadget>
<output>10</output>
10 students.
This upcoming Monday, there will be 10 - 3 = 
<gadget id="calculator">10-3</gadget>
<output>7</output>
7 students.
Lucas will make 4 * 7 = 
<gadget id="calculator">4*7</gadget>
<output>28</output>
28 pieces of chocolate candy.

<result>28</result>