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A bicycle tire has a diameter of 38 inches. Which is the distance the tire will travel in one complete revolution?

User Onur Var
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C=πd

C=3.14 x 38

C=119.32

Therefore, the distance would be 119.32 inches.

User Christian Pekeler
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119.4 in.

You need to find the circumference (2πr) of the tire to find the answer.

Remember to find the radius (d/2) first, because the question is trying to trick you by telling you the diameter of the tire.

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