word problems I am stuck on

kimmy4110

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Can someone graciously help me?

1. A vehicle has wheels which are 3.40 feet in diameter. If the vehicle travels on these wheels at a constant rate of 60 mph, then, correct to the nearest whole revolution, how many revolutions does any one wheel make in one minute?

a. 467
b. 494
c. 525
d. 560
e. none of these


2. A propane tank is in the form of a right, circular cylinder with hemispherical ends. The diameter of the cylinder is 8 feet and the total length of the tank, including the ends, is 20 feet. Correct to the nearest whole cubic foot, what is the volume of the tank?

a. 871 cu ft
b. 1072 cu ft
c. 1273 cu ft
d. 1474 cu ft
e. none of these


Thanks in advance
 
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kimmy4110 said:
Can someone graciously help me?

1. A vehicle has wheels which are 3.40 feet in diameter. If the vehicle travels on these wheels at a constant rate of 60 mph, then, correct to the nearest whole revolution, how many revolutions does any one wheel make in one minute?

a. 467
b. 494
c. 525
d. 560
e. none of these


First get the big picture and follow these steps:

1) Calculate the circumference of the wheel.

2) Convert mph to ft/min

3) Divide 2) by circumference

Thanks in advance
 
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