document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=972662>Question 972662</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> An electric hoist is being used to lift a beam. The diameter of the drum on the hoist is 13 inches, and the beam must be raised 3 feet. Find the number of degrees through which the drum must rotate. Round your answer to nearest whole number. We are given a = 13 and b = 3.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "r = d/2 = 6.5 inches<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3 ft = 36 inches<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Angle = 36/6.5 radians = 72/13 radians<BR>\n" );
document.write( "degs = (72/13)*180/pi<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=~ 317 degs </SPAN>\n" );
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