SOLUTION: Geologists estimate that the continents of Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years, or about 0.75 inch per year. If th

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Question 631176: Geologists estimate that the continents of Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years, or about 0.75 inch per year. If the continents continue to drift apart at that rate, how many inches will they drift in 50 years?

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate
of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years,or about 0.75 inch per year
In 50 years will drift 50%2A.75in apart

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):