Solve the Problem $3 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 216

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose the tip of the minute hand of a clock is 8 in. from the center of the clock. Determine the distance traveled by the tip of the minute hand in $3 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ hours. Give an exact answer.

• A) \(24 \pi \mathrm { in }\).
• B) \(56 \pi \mathrm { in }\).
• C) \(32 \pi \mathrm { in }\).
• D) \(48 \pi \mathrm { in }\).

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