wo pulleys are run by a common belt. If a 10.8 inch diameter pulley turns at 900 rpm, what is the diameter of the second pulley if it turns at 421 R.P.M.? Note: Speed is inversely proportional to diameter.

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Two pulleys are run by a common belt. If a 10.8 inch diameter pulley turns at 900 rpm, what is the diameter of the second pulley if it turns at 421 R.P.M.?

Note: Speed is inversely proportional to diameter.

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