Ferris Wheel Example (continued)
To find out when the Ferris wheel reaches a height of 55 meters, solve the equation for t when y = 55.
Remember to make sure your calculator is set on radian mode.
Sarah will reach a height of 55 meters 0.515 minutes after she starts her ride.
Convert the minutes into seconds:
.515 mintues x 
seconds
If Sarah starts her ride at 12:30 pm, then she will reach a height of 55 meters at approximately 12:30.31 pm.