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Research shows that Mount Everest grows and average of 4 millimeters each year. How many years will it take to grow 720 millimeters
A. 40
B. 100
C. 180
D.720

Respuesta :

Just divide 720 / 4. The answer is C. 180. :)

Answer:

It will take C. 180 years to grow 720 millimeters.

Explanation:

The research shows that Mount Everest grows and average of 4 millimeters each year.

In order to calculate how many years it will take to grow 720 millimeters, we need to divide 720 millimeters by the average of 4 millimeters each year.

If we calculate it :

[tex]\frac{720mm}{4\frac{mm}{year}}=180years[/tex]

We found out that it will take 180 years. Therefore, the correct option is C. 180