Write the following as an equation. Then solve.
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Answer: The wheels turn about 3771 times in 5 miles.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given, Kelly rides on her bicycle such that the number of times wheels turn for every 140 feet = 20
Turns for every feet = ...(i)
To find : Number of times wheels turn in 5 miles.
Since , 1 mile = 5,280 feet
Then, 5 miles = 5 x (5,280 feet) = 26,400 feet
Now , Number of times the wheels turn in 26,400 feet = 26400 x (Turns for every feet)
[From (i)
Hence, the wheels turn about 3771 times in 5 miles.