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The minute hand of a clock is 3 inches long. how far does the tip of the minute hand move in 20 minutes? if necessary, round the answer to two decimal places.

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Circumference = 2
\pir = 2 x 3.142 x 3 = 18.852 inches.
20 mins out of 60 mins =
(1)/(3)

(1)/(3) x18.852 = 6.28 inches
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