A BICYCLE TRAVELS WITH EACH TURN OF ITS WHEELS IS ABOUT 3 1/67 TIMES THE TIRE DIAMETER. iF THE TIRES HAVE A DIAMETER OF 24 1/2 INCHES, HOW FAR DOES IT TRAVEL WITH EACH TURN OF THE WHEELS
24.5 * 3.0149 = 73.87 inches
To calculate the distance a bicycle travels with each turn of its wheels, we'll use the formula:
Distance = Number of Wheel Turns * Circumference of the wheel
Let's break it down step by step:
1. Calculate the circumference of the wheel:
The circumference of a circle can be found using the formula:
Circumference = π * Diameter
Given that the diameter of the tires is 24 1/2 inches, we need to convert it to diameter:
24 1/2 inches = 49/2 inches
Now we can calculate the circumference:
Circumference = π * (49/2 inches)
(Note: π is a mathematical constant that represents approximately 3.14159)
2. Determine how many times the tire travels during a wheel turn:
According to the given information, the bicycle travels about 3 1/67 times the tire diameter with each wheel turn. Let's convert this to decimal form:
3 1/67 = 3 + 1/67 = (3 * 67 + 1)/67 = 202/67
So, the bicycle travels 202/67 times the circumference of the wheel with each wheel turn.
3. Calculate the distance traveled with each wheel turn:
Distance = (Number of Wheel Turns) * (Circumference of the Wheel)
Since the bicycle travels 202/67 times the circumference, we can multiply the circumference by this factor to get the distance traveled in one wheel turn:
Distance = (202/67) * (Circumference)
Now, plug in the value of the circumference to calculate the distance traveled with each wheel turn.