"For those with an eye for interior design, decorating the Christmas tree is the highlight of the festive season. But in the hands of an overzealous decorator, your fir can quickly disappear behind a tangle of tinsel. Luckily, mathematicians from Sheffield University are here to help ensure your tree doesn't become gaudy. They have created a 'treegonometry' formula that works out the number of decorations you need."
"The formulae created by the University of Sheffield are aimed at creating the right ratio of decorations for your tree. The big points are that you need roughly 6.2 baubles for every 30.4cm (one foot) of tree. Likewise, your star or fairy should be roughly one-tenth the size of the entire tree, to avoid looking out of proportion. For a small, one-metre (3.2ft) tree, this means you will only need 21 baubles and a 10cm fairy or star to top it off with."
Mathematicians created a 'treegonometry' formula that calculates the number of baubles, the length of tinsel and lights, and the ideal topper size from tree height. The formula recommends roughly 6.2 baubles for every 30.4 cm (one foot) of tree and a star or fairy about one-tenth of the tree's height to maintain proportion. A one-metre tree requires about 21 baubles and a 10 cm topper. Very large trees require substantial trimmings; a 20-metre tree would need over 100 metres of tinsel and about 62 metres of lights. The approach enforces consistent ratios to prevent over-decoration.
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