A bicycle tire has a diameter of twenty-six inches. If a pebble is stuck in the tire's treads, about how far will the pebble travel with each rotation of the tire?

forty point eight two inches

eighty-one point six four inches

five hundred thirty point six six inches

two thousand one hundred twenty-two point six four inches

Question

A bicycle tire has a diameter of twenty-six inches. If a pebble is stuck in the tire's treads, about how far will the pebble travel with each rotation of the tire?

forty point eight two inches

eighty-one point six four inches

five hundred thirty point six six inches

two thousand one hundred twenty-two point six four inches

anonymous · Answer

$$26*\pi = 81.681$$

anonymous · Answer

The rock will travel around the circumference of the tire which is pi(3.1416) x diameter(26 inches)

anonymous · Answer

@dhouser  You aren't supposed to give the answer!

anonymous · Answer

oops sorry, i didnt know the rules

anonymous · Answer

That's ok! Just remember next time ;)