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Research shows that Mount Everest grows an average of 4 millimeters each year. How many years will it take to grow 720 millimeters?

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Answer;

180 years.


Explanation;

The average growth rate of mt. Everest is 4 millimeters per year.

Therefore;

For the mountain to grow by 720 millimeters ;

720 millimeter /4 millimeter per year

= 180 years


Therefore; it will take 180 years for mount Everest to grow for 720 Millimeters.

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