SOLUTION: The diameter of a bicycle wheel is 14 inches. what is the distance traveled in feet when the wheel makes 3 revolutions? use 22/7 as an approximation for pi.

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Question 1027878: The diameter of a bicycle wheel is 14 inches. what is the distance traveled in feet when the wheel makes 3 revolutions? use 22/7 as an approximation for pi.
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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A 14 inch tire has a circumference of 14*22/7 or 44 inches (per your instructions).
3 revolutions is 44 * 3 = 132 inches. This is 11 feet.