Relative to the age of the universe, how old is our solar system?
A)It is about one- third the age of the universe.
B)It is nearly the same age as the universe.
C)It is between about 5% and 10% as old as the universe.
D)It is about 1% as old as the universe.

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The solar system is about 4.6 billion years old, while the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. This makes the solar system roughly one-third the age of the universe.

Relative to the Age of the Universe, How Old Is