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A circular track is 3.5 m wide. By how many metres is one lap along its outer edge longer than one lap along its inner edge? Take π = 22/7.

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  • A11
  • B22
  • C44
  • D38.5

Step-by-Step Solution

The difference = 2πR − 2πr = 2π(R − r), and R − r is just the width, 3.5 m. So the difference = 2 × (22/7) × 3.5 = 22 m, whatever the size of the track.
Answer: B) 22

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