If a galaxy has a recessional velocity of 880 km/s,what is its distance if the Hubble constant is 22 km/s/Mly?
A) 40 Mly
B) 88 Mly
C) 400 Mly
D) 8,800 Mly

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The distance to the galaxy can be calculated using Hubble's Law: velocity = Hubble constant × distance. Rearranging gives distance = velocity / Hubble constant. Substituting the given values: distance = 880 km/s / 22 km/s/Mly = 40 Mly.

If a Galaxy Has a Recessional Velocity of 880 Km/s,what