A Ferris wheel is 15 meters in diameter and boarded from a platform that is 2 meters above the ground. The six o'clock position on the Ferris wheel is level with the loading platform. The wheel completes 1 full revolution in 4 minutes. How many minutes of the ride are spent higher than 11 meters above the ground? minutes. Question Help: Video Post to forum Submit Question

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A Ferris wheel is 15 meters in diameter and boarded from a platform that is 2 meters above the ground.
The six o'clock position on the Ferris wheel is level with the loading platform. The wheel completes 1 full
revolution in 4 minutes. How many minutes of the ride are spent higher than 11 meters above the ground?
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