Molly measures a Hubble constant of 20 km/sec/million light- years. Sam measures a Hubble constant of 25 km/sec/million light- years. All other assumptions being the same, which person would estimate a LARGER age to the universe?
A)Sam
B)Molly
C)They both would measure the same age.

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The Hubble constant (H) is inversely related to the age of the universe. A smaller Hubble constant implies a larger age for the universe. Since Molly measures a smaller Hubble constant (20 km/sec/million light-years) compared to Sam (25 km/sec/million light-years), Molly would estimate a larger age for the universe.

Molly Measures a Hubble Constant of 20 Km/sec/million Light- Years