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Question 1145149: Due to continental drift, the North American and European continents are drifting apart at an average speed of about 3 cm per year. At this speed, how long will it take for them to drift apart by another 1458 m?
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Due to continental drift, the North American and European continents are drifting apart at an average speed of about 3 cm per year. At this speed, how long will it take for them to drift apart by another 1458 m?
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1458*100/3 years

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