How many years would it take the Atlantic Ocean to grow 500 centimeters
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The Atlantic Ocean widens by 2.5 centimeter every year , So 500 centimeter grow in
(2.5 cm/1 year) = (500 cm/ x year)
Cross-multiply to solve for x:
x(2.5) = (1) (500)
x = 500 ÷ 2.5
x = 200 years.
It will take 200 years for the Atlantic Ocean to grow by 500 centimeter
Answer is 200 years