The elevation of a mountain is 27,370 feet. Due to erosion, this mountain is reduced by 0.2% each year. In how many years will the elevation be 26,986.82 feet?

7 years

Step-by-step explanation:

27370 - 26986.82 = 383.18ft

0.2% = 0.2/100 = 0.002

27370*0.002 = 54.74

each year the montain reduce your elevation

54.74ft

then:

383.18/54.74 = 7

7 years

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