The sun is 93 million miles from Earth and light travels at a rate of 186,000 miles per second. How long does it take for light from the sun to reach the Earth?

The correct answer is D. 8 1/2 minutes. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

The sun is 93 million miles from Earth and light travels at a rate of 186,000 miles per second. How long does it take for light from the sun to reach the Earth?

Options

A5 minutes
B6 1/2 minutes
C7 minutes
D8 1/2 minutes

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A
8% (4)
B
4% (2)
C
12% (6)
D
76% (38)

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