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Pre- cal question??

An electric hoist is being used to lift a piece of equipment. The diameter of the drum on the hoist is 8 inches and the equipment must be raised 1 foot. Find the number of degrees through which the drum must rotate.

Answer:

Calculate the circumference of the drum (in inches) as C=2πr Now divide that into 12 inches (1 foot) and multiply the result by 360°. Doug

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