alleryStart learning →If the Solar System's mass were split into 1000 equal parts, about how many parts would the Sun hold?
AAbout 500 parts
BAbout 750 parts
CAbout 900 parts
DAbout 999 parts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. About 999 parts
The Sun holds 99.86 percent of the total mass, which is close to 999 parts in 1000.
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