Question

If Mt. Everest was 29,035 ft above sea level in 1999 and has been growing 2.4 inches each year, how tall do you think it should be today?

Answer 1

Explanation:

29,035 ft in 1999.

today is 2021. the difference is 22 years.

the growth rate is 2.4 inches per year.

so, in 22 years it grew 2.4×22 = 52.8 in

1 ft = 12 in

52.8 in = 4 ft 4.8 in = 52.8/12 ft = 4.4 ft

so, it should be now 29,039.4 ft above sea level.

Answer 2

Explanation:

you basically have to multiply 29,035 by 2021 i think

ans=58,679,735