Question
The wheel of a bicycle has a diameter of 25 inches. How many turns does the wheel make in traveling 1 mile (5,280 feet)? Round your answer to the nearest full turn
Answers
Ms. Sue
C = pi * d
C = 3.14 * 25
C = 78.5 inches
78.5 / 12 = 6.5417 feet
5280 / 6.5417 = 807.1296 = 807 turns
C = 3.14 * 25
C = 78.5 inches
78.5 / 12 = 6.5417 feet
5280 / 6.5417 = 807.1296 = 807 turns