The Singapore Flyer, currently the world's largest Ferris wheel, completes one rotation every 37 minutes.1 Measuring 150 m in diameter, the Flyer is set atop a terminal building, with a total height of 165 m from the ground to the top of the wheel. When viewed from Marina Centre, it turns in the clockwise direction. State the o'clock position on the wheel and height above the ground of a person who has ridden the wheel for 27.75 minutes.
What position is the person in? (choose one)
a)the person is in the 9 o'clock position
b)the person is in the 12 o'clock position
c)the person is in the 3 o'clock position
d)the person is in the 6 o'clock position
How to calculate the height
Height = ______ m
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