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Question 289036: I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot. The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches. Find the number of degrees through which the drum must turn to accomplish the lift.
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I cannot figure out how to solve this word problem:
An electric hoist is used to lift a piece of equipment 1 foot.
The diameter of the hoist drum is 10 inches.
Find the number of degrees through which the drum must turn to accomplish the lift.
:
Find the circumference of the drum
C =
c = 31.416 inches
:
Find the degrees it has to travel to raise it 1 ft (12")
*360 = 137.5 degrees

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