document.write( "Question 338423: A bicycle wheel measures 14 inches diameter. If an afternoon ride has been planned, how many complete rotations can be expected during the 1.5 mile ride? Show your work. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #242588 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A bicycle wheel measures 14 inches diameter. If an afternoon ride has been planned, how many complete rotations can be expected during the 1.5 mile ride? \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "1.5 miles = 1.5*5280*12 inches = 95040 inches \n" ); document.write( "The circumference of the wheel is pi*d = 14pi inches \n" ); document.write( "The wheel travels 14pi inches per revolution \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "# of revs = distance/circumference \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |