Simple Math

We here at AZPHALT would like to point out an error. On Monday, September 29th we posted the contents of a forwarded email (first mistake) that suggested an alternative to the big AIG bailout. Apparently...the math was bogus! BOGUS I TELL YOU! According to our friendly, resident fact checker---Uncle Dave--- we can now rest easy. Take a look at the truth:

One of the articles posted on your blog said that US citizens should get the 85 billion instead of AIG, which would then give 200 million Americans $425,000 each. However, in the interest of accuracy, it must be noted that 85 billion divided by 200 million is only $425.00. Wishful thinking, but please note that one billion is (in the USA anyway) one thousand million, or 1,000,000,000, or 10 to the 9th power. Just thought I would pass this along. Actually it would take 85 trillion divided by 200 million to get $425,000.

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