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The semi-major axes of the orbits of mercury and mars are respectively 0.387 and 1.524 in astronomical unit. If the period of Mercury is 0.241 year, what is the period of Mars.

A

1.2 years

B

3.2 years

C

3.9 years

D

1.9 years

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