Tayqua Ate. SOn 5.7 : Homevork Problens A city held a tree-planting event and increased the number of trees in their downtown area by \( 25 \% \). a. Before the event, they had 48 trees. How many trees do they have now a.

After the tree-planting event, the city increased its number of trees by \( 25\% \). To find out how many trees were added, you can calculate \( 25\% \) of 48, which is \( 0.25 \times 48 = 12 \). Adding this to the original 48 trees gives the city a total of \( 48 + 12 = 60 \) trees now! Isn't it great to see cities taking steps to green their spaces? Not only do trees add beauty and shade, but they also improve air quality and provide habitats for wildlife. So each sapling planted contributes to a healthier urban ecosystem!