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A glacier in Alaska moves about 29.9 meters a day. About how much farther will it move in 1000 days than in 100 days?

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Answer:

About 10x farther in 1,000 days than in 100 days

Explanation:

1. 29.9 x 100 = 2,990 meters in 100 days

2. 29.9 x 1,000 = 29,900 meters in 1,000 days

3. 100 x 10 = 1,000

4. Therefore, it is about 10x more in 1,000 days vs 100 days

(Can also check by doing 2,990 x 10 = 29,900)

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