Q:

The diameter of your bicycle wheel is 25 inches. How far will you move in two turns of your wheel? Use 3.14 for Ο€.A) about 39 inches B) about 78 inches C) about 157 inches D) about 314 inches

Accepted Solution

A:

[tex]circumference \: = 2\pi \: r [/tex]
diameter = 25 inches
radius = 25/2
= 12.5 inches

= 2(3.14)(12.5)
= 78.5 inches ( for a turn )

Two turns = 78.5 inches X 2
= 157 inches

C.