SOLUTION: If A 6 foot person were to walk around the earth how much farther would his head travel than his feet.....I would really like some help with this thank you

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Question 297343: If A 6 foot person were to walk around the earth how much farther would his head travel than his feet.....I would really like some help with this thank you
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The feet will travel c=2*pi*r
The top of head will travel c=2*pi*(r+6)
pi=3.14
2*pi*(r+6)-2*pi*r
6.14*r+6.14*6-6.14r
6.14*6=36.84 ft