SOLUTION: The diameter of a bicycle wheel is 14 inches. What is the distance travelled in feet when the wheel makes 3 rotations. Use 22/7 as an approximation
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Question 728625: The diameter of a bicycle wheel is 14 inches. What is the distance travelled in feet when the wheel makes 3 rotations. Use 22/7 as an approximation
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
C = pi*d
C = (22/7)*14
C = 44
The wheel travels 44 inches (roughly) in one full rotation.
So it travels 44*3 = 132 inches (11 ft) roughly in 3 full rotations.
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