SOLUTION: The Jogger ran through an arc of 60 degrees along a circular track whose diameter is 600 yards. How far did the jogger run?

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: The Jogger ran through an arc of 60 degrees along a circular track whose diameter is 600 yards. How far did the jogger run? This question is from textbook Advanced mathematics

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The Jogger ran through an arc of 60 degrees along a circular track whose diameter is 600 yards. How far did the jogger run?
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Find the circumference of the track: C = pi*600 = 1885 yards
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Find the distance that 60 degrees covers: 60/360 * 1885 = 314 yards