Question

A bike wheel has a radius of 12 inches. How far will someone travel in 500 rotations? About how far is this in feet? Round to the nearest foot.

Answer 1

3142 feet

Explanation:

first, find the circumference of the wheel.

approx 75.4

every one rotation you travel approximately 75.4 inches

75.4 x 500 =37,700

37,700/12 = feet traveled

3141.6... feet

rounded = 3142