Question

The end of an hour hand on a clock is 5.5 inches from the center. How far will the hour hand travel over three full days?

Answer 1

• 103.62 inches

Explanation:

Hour hand = radius = 5.5 in

It will travel one full circle in one day, and 3 full circles in 3 days.

The travel distance is:

• 3C = 3(2πr) = 6*3.14*5.5 in = 103.62 in