A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 135 m. How far does a rider travel in one full revolution of the wheel? Round to the nearest unit.
What is the diameter of the circle?
What is the formula for circumference, using diameter?
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The diameter of the circle is 135 m. The formula for circumference, using diameter, is C = πd, where C is the circumference and d is the diameter. Therefore, the circumference of the Ferris wheel is 425.5 m. A rider would travel 425.5 m in one full revolution of the wheel.