Circumference - Item 2838 Question 4 of 7
If a car tire has a diameter of 32
32
inches, what is the approximate circumference of the tire?

First, the formula of the circumference.

There are two formulas:
1. C = π*d
[Note: d = diameter]
2. C = 2*π*r
[Note: r = radius]
[Note: This symbol * means to multiply.]

Since we are given the diameter, it’s easier to use the first formula, π*d. Let’s not be too hard on ourselves.

Okay, so let’s state our decided formula:
C = π*d
Then replace d with the car tire’s diameter:
C = π*(32)
Afterwards, find a calculator and multiply π with 32. You will get 100.5309649 as result.

If where to round is stated in your question, round to that. If not, it’s best to round by two decimal places. In this case, we’ll round 100.5309649 to 100.53.

Please add your units as well. In this case, the final answer will be: 100.53 inches.

Since this is a word problem, don’t forget your final statement!

“The approximate circumference of the tire is 100.53 inches.”