Using the scale in the diagram below, what is the diameter of Mercury? A) about 240 km B) about 2400 km C) about 24,000 km D) about 240,000 km E) about 2.4 × 10⁶ km

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Based on the scale, the diameter of Mercury appears to be about 4 divisions or 4 units. Since each unit is 600 km, the diameter of Mercury would be approximately 4 x 600 km = 2400 km. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Using the Scale in the Diagram Below, What Is the Diameter