SOLUTION: Bob has to run three laps around a small track with a radius of 30 meters. How far must he run? Use 3.14 for pi.

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Question 314527: Bob has to run three laps around a small track with a radius of 30 meters. How far must he run? Use 3.14 for pi.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
C=pi%2Ad

r=30 m, so d=60 m.

C=+pi%2A60=3.14%2A60+=188.4+ meters, approximately.

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