SOLUTION: The front wheels of a wagon measure 3.5ft in diameter. The rear wheels measure 4.25ft in diameter. When the wagon is stopped, a chalk mark is made on both a front and a rear wheel.
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Question 139094: The front wheels of a wagon measure 3.5ft in diameter. The rear wheels measure 4.25ft in diameter. When the wagon is stopped, a chalk mark is made on both a front and a rear wheel. How far must the wagon travel before both chalk marks return to their initial position at the same time? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The front wheels of a wagon measure 3.5ft in diameter. The rear wheels measure 4.25ft in diameter. When the wagon is stopped, a chalk mark is made on both a front and a rear wheel. How far must the wagon travel before both chalk marks return to their initial position at the same time?
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Find the front wheel circumference:
C = pi*3.5 = 10.99557 ft
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Find the rear wheel circumference:
C = pi*4.25 = 13.35177 ft
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10.99557 * 13.35177 = 146.8 ft
