SOLUTION: The minute hand of a clock is 12 inches long. How far does the tip of the minute hand move in 35 minutes

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Question 1137372: The minute hand of a clock is 12 inches long. How far does the tip of the minute hand move in 35 minutes
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The circumference of the clock is:
+C+=+2%2Api%2Ar+
+r+=+12+ in
In 35 min the tip of the hand moves:
+%28+35%2F60+%29%2AC+
+%28+35%2F60+%29%2A2%2Api%2A12+
+%28+7%2F12+%29%2A24%2Api+
+14%2Api+=+43.9823+ in