How old is the universe?

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A 670000 trillion years
B 67 billion years
C 13.7 billion years
D 86.5 billion years

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Answer: C. 13.7 billion years

Scientists estimate the universe is about 13.7 to 13.8 billion years old, based on the Big Bang and the cosmic background radiation.

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