1 l a p → 2 π R 3 l a p → 3 ⋅ 2 π R = 6 π R A n s w er : K .
The total distance a contestant must travel in a 3-lap race around a circle with radius R is 6πR meters, which corresponds to answer choice K. ;
A contestant must travel a distance of 6 π R meters in a 3-lap race around a circular track with a radius R . Therefore, the correct answer is option K.
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