Spigot the Space Explorer is hovering in outer space above the Earth and trying to make a decision. He has fuel to travel 125% of the distance from Earth to Mars and there is a refueling station at Mars. However, Spigot really wants to travel to Venus or Mercury, then back to Earth to refuel before heading to Mars.
Planet Distance from Sun (miles)
Mercury 3.5 x 10 squared 7
Venus 6.7 x 10 squared 7
Earth 9.3 x 10 squared 7
Mars 1.42 x 10 squared 8
Based on the information provided in the scenario and the chart, which statement is TRUE?
A. Spigot only has enough fuel to travel to Mars, where he can refuel before continuing his travels.
B. Spigot has enough fuel to travel from Earth to Venus, then back to Earth before refueling, but not enough fuel to go on to Mercury, then back to Earth.
C. Spigot has enough fuel to travel from the Earth to the sun, then back to Earth before refueling.
D. Spigot has enough fuel to travel from the Earth to Mercury, then return from Mercury back to Earth before refueling.
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B. Spigot has enough fuel to travel from Earth to Venus, then back to Earth before refueling, but not enough fuel to go on to Mercury, then back to Earth.
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