SOLUTION: a car tire measures 87 inches in circumference. Find the radius , in inches.
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Question 44005: a car tire measures 87 inches in circumference. Find the radius , in inches.
Answer by adamchapman(301) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation linking circumference (C) and radius (R) of a circle is
Rearranging gives:
C=87 inches, so using the above equation
R=6.923 inches
I hope this helps.
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