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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-01

A bicycle wheel travels about 82 inches in one full rotation. What is the diameter of the wheel, to the nearest inch?

(Use 3.14 for \(\pi\).)

Asked by SecretPeace13

Answer (2)

d − d iam e t er o f t h e w h ee l d π = 82 in π ≈ 3.14 t h e n : 3.14 d ≈ 82 in / : 3.14 d ≈ 3.14 82 ​ in d ≈ 26.11 in d ≈ 26 in ← an s w er

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The diameter of the bicycle wheel is approximately 26 inches, calculated using the circumference formula (C = πd). Given that the wheel travels 82 inches in one full rotation, we find the diameter using d = C/π. Thus, rounding 26.11 to the nearest inch gives us a diameter of 26 inches.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-30