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Mission segment fractions are \( 0.97, 0.985, 0.86, 0.99 \) and \( 0.995 \). The overall weight ratio is nearest to

  • A.0.925
  • B.0.760
  • C.0.809
  • D.0.860

Answer: C

Correct answer: 0.809

Segment fractions are ratios of weight at the end of a segment to weight at the start, so they multiply rather than add: \[ 0.97 \times 0.985 \times 0.86 \times 0.99 \times 0.995 = 0.809. \] Adding them would give a number greater than one, which is the usual error. The 0.86 is the cruise segment and dominates the product, as it should.

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