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The satellites of Jupiter, Ganymede and Europa, orbit the planet in 7.1 days and 3.5 days. About what is the ratio of the orbit period of Europa to Ganymede expressed as a simple fraction involving the numbers 1,2,3 or 4 in the numerator or denominator​

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Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Europa = 3.5 days

Ganymede = 7.1 days

E/U = 3.5 / 7.1 ~~ 1/2

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