HOW MANY CANDLES DOES IT TAKE TO LIGHT THE MENORAH ALL OF CHANUKAH? HOW MANY CANDLES DO I NEED?

It takes 44 candles to light the Menorah including the one for the Shamush.

1 + 2 + 3 + 4+ 5+ 6+ 7+ 8 = 36 candles + 8 candles to use for the Shamush equals 44