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A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 42 feet. It rotates 3 times per minute. Approximately how far will a passenger travel during a 5-minute ride?

132 feet
659 feet
1,978 feet
3,956 feet

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Distance = (circumference) × (number of revolutions) = (π·42) × (3×5) = 630π ≈ 1979 ft.

Closest choice: 1,978 feet.