Question

The circumference of Saturn measures approximately
miles, and the circumference of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is about
miles.

Which statement is correct?
Saturn's circumference is approximately
times as many miles as Titan's circumference.
Saturn's circumference is approximately
times as many miles as Titan's circumference.
Saturn's circumference is approximately
times as many miles as Titan's circumference.
Saturn's circumference is approximately
times as many miles as Titan's circumference.

Answer 1

To determine which statement is correct regarding the circumferences of Saturn and its largest moon, Titan, we first need their respective circumferences. The approximate values are:

- The circumference of Saturn: about 168,000 miles
- The circumference of Titan: about 10,000 miles

Now, we can calculate how many times Saturn's circumference is compared to Titan's circumference:

\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{\text{Circumference of Saturn}}{\text{Circumference of Titan}} = \frac{168,000}{10,000} = 16.8
\]

This means that Saturn's circumference is approximately 16.8 times that of Titan's circumference.

Therefore, the correct statement would be:

"Saturn's circumference is approximately 16.8 times as many miles as Titan's circumference."