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Geometric Series — Unit test

Question 15 of 15 • Common Core Algebra II A-IC

The equation shows the relationship between a planet’s orbital period, T, and the planet’s mean distance from the sun, A, in astronomical units, AU. If planet Y is k times the mean distance from the sun as planet X, by what factor is the orbital period increased?

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A
k Superscript one-third
Option A
B
k Superscript one-half
Option B
C
k Superscript two-thirds
Option C
D
k Superscript three-halves
Option D