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The Ferris wheel shown makes 13 revolutions per ride. How far would someone travel during one ride?

Round your final answer to the nearest whole number. Use 3.14 for .
diameter 68 feet
Someone would travel about
feet during one ride on the Ferris wheel.
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User Jimmy KD
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User WreckingBall
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Answer:

2776 feet

Explanation:

One revolution will make the passenger travel a distance equal to the circumference of the wheel:

C = πd

C = (3.14)(68 ft) = 213.52 ft

Then 13 revolutions will be ...

13(213.52 ft) = 2775.76 ft

Someone would travel about 2776 feet during one ride.

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