Question

At the local Fair, Drake decided to go on the Ferris Wheel. The DIAMETER of the

wheel was 80 feet. He sat for 7 rounds on the wheel. How much distance did Drake
cover in all?

Answer 1

1,758.4 feet

Explanation:

If we are looking for the distance Drake covered, we need to find the circumference of the circle. Knowing that the diameter of the wheel is 80 feet, we know that the total circumference is 80pi. Assuming that pi can be represented by 3.14, we know that the circumference of the wheel is 251.2 feet.

If Drake sat on the ride for 7 rounds, we need to multiply the circumference by 7. 251.2 x 7 is 1,758.4 feet.