A bicycle has a pedal gear ( front gear) with a 9 inch diameter.  The rear gear has a 3 inch diameter, and a wheel with a 32 inch diameter.  If I can pedal at 52 rpm ( rotations per minute)  How fast am I going in miles per hour?

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A bicycle has a pedal gear ( front gear) with a 9 inch diameter.  The rear gear has a 3 inch diameter, and a wheel with a 32 inch diameter.  If I can pedal at 52 rpm ( rotations per minute) 

How fast am I going in miles per hour?

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