54 live trees, 50 percent more than last year. But, 90,000 people tour the White House at this time of year. So do the math, how many trees were in the White House last year? 50 percent more is different than twice as many. Am I right? I'm no math person.
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How many trees in the White House this Year?
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Yes, not the same thing. 54 would be 50% more than 36.
Posted by: Rand | December 03, 2012 at 12:08 PM
You're awesome Rand!
Posted by: Diane Meyer | December 03, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Yes, 36 last years. 54 divided by 1.5 = 36.
Add 18 more. 9 for each child in the WH.
Posted by: Frank | December 03, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Yes, twice as many would be 100% more, that is, double. It's confusing. I am no mathematician either.
Posted by: Sharon Philp | December 04, 2012 at 07:09 AM