Question

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?

Answer 1

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*.75 apart

Answer 2

so 37.5