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The Ferris wheel shown makes 14 revolutions per ride. How far would someone travel during one ride? Round your final answer to the nearest whole number. Use 3.14 for π.

diameter 67 feet


Someone would travel about
feet during one ride on the Ferris wheel.

User Michael Reed
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Answer:

2,945 feet

Explanation:

Find the circumference.

C = dπ

C = 67(3.14)

C = 210.38

Since there are 14 revolutions, multiply the circumference by 14.

210.38 x 14 = 2945.32

Round

2,945

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