A bicycle wheel travels travel 116.24 inches in one revolution . what is the approximate diameter of the tire

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asked Mar 9, 2021 179k views

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Brian Genisio · Answer 1 · 2021-03-15T10:14:12+0000

Answer:

37 inches.

Explanation:

It is given that a bicycle wheel travels travel 116.24 inches in one revolution . It means circumference of wheel is 116.24 inches.

C=116.24 ...(i)

We need to find the diameter of the tire.

d=2r

We know that

$C=2\pi r$

C=(2r)(3.14)
$[\because \pi=3.14]$

C=3.14d ...(ii)

From (i) and (ii), we get

3.14d=116.24

Divide both sides by 3.14.

d=(116.24)/(3.14)

d=37.0191

$d\approx 37$

Therefore, the approximate diameter of tire is 37 inches.