Algebra-1

The correct answer is b. No, these two systems do not have the same ratio of planets to stars.

In the first system, there are 8 planets and 1 star. Thus, the ratio of planets to stars is 8:1.

In the nearby system, there are 4 planets and 1 star. Therefore, the ratio of planets to stars in this system is 4:1.

Since the ratios of planets to stars in the two systems are different (8:1 vs. 4:1), we can conclude that the two systems do not have the same ratio of planets to stars.

Let's analyze the other answer choices:

a. Yes: This answer choice states that the two systems have the same ratio of planets to stars, which is incorrect based on the explanation above.

c. Rates are not applicable to this situation: This answer choice suggests that rates are not applicable to determining the ratio of pla...