Question

If the unicorn seat on a merry–go–round is 5 feet from the center, and the merry–go–round completes a full rotation in 6 seconds, how many feet does the unicorn travel in one second

Answer 1

5.24 feet

Explanation:

First find the circumference of the circle. The formula is C=2πr. The radius is five so the circumference is approximately 31.42 feet. That means that in 6 seconds, the unicorn travels about 31.42 feet. To find the feet traveled in one second, you must divide 31.42 by 6 which equals approximately 5.24 feet.