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The diameter of a tire is 2.5 ft. Use this measurement to answer parts a and b. Show all work to receive full credit.

Find the circumference of the tire.
About how many times will the tire have to rotate to travel 1 mile? (1 mile = 5,280 ft)

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C = πd
5280/C = ___

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A bicycle has a radius of 14 inches. What is the circumference of the tire?

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