A wheel has a diameter of 154 cm. How many revolutions of the wheel are needed to cover a distance o

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18 May 2021 Revolutions of wheel

A wheel has a diameter of 154 cm. How many revolutions of the wheel are needed to cover a distance of 227.48 m?

OPtion

1) 26.5
2) 25.5
3) 24.5
4) 35.5
5) 55.0
6) 34.5
7) 47.0
8) 50.5
9) 55.5
10) None of these

Solution

Circumference of wheel = 2piR = 154 x 22/7 = 484 cm
Distance = 227.48 m
= 22748 cm
Revolutions = 22748/484 = 47

Correct Option: 7 Best Solution (0)