WAEC Mathematics 2000 Question 41

Question 41

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

A bicycle wheel of radius 42cm is rolled over a distance 66 metres. How many revolutions does it make? [Take π = 22/7]

  1. A.2.5
  2. B.5
  3. C.25
  4. D.50
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (25)

Explanation

Circumference = 2 × 22/7 × 42 = 264 cm. 6600 ÷ 264 = 25 revolutions.