Question

There are eight planets in our solar system. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. What percentage of the planets in our solar system are closer to the sun than Mars?

A 33.3%
B 50.0%
C 37.5%
D 66.7%

Answer 1

C 37.5%

Explanation:

There are 3 planets closer to the sun than mars

3/8 = .375

Changing to a percent

37.5% are closer to the sun than mars