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A bicycle wheel makes 5 revolutions. Determine how far the bicycle travels in feet. The diameter of the wheel is 32in.

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Circumference - 2(pi)r. r=1/2(diameter). 1/2*32=16. 2(pi)16=100.53in. Due to the 5 rotations, you then multiply 100.53*5=502.65. 12 inches = 1 foot, so divide 502.65/12=41.8875ft
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