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A bicycle wheel has a radius of 13 inches.

What is the distance the bicycle will travel after 30 revolutions of the wheel?

Use 3.14 for π .

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Explanation:

the circumference of a wheel is one revolution

so

formula: circumference=π*diameter

D=26cm (13*2 to find the whole length from one end to other)

so you'll do 3.14*26 equals 81.64

one revolution=81.64

30 revolutions=2,448.3 inches (times by 30 with 81.64)

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