The Ferris wheel will be open for 7:00 - 1:00 = 6 hours.

In one hour the wheel can ride 60 minutes / 20 minutes = <<60/20=3>>3 times the number of riders.

The total per hour riders is 3 * 70 people = <<3*70=210>>210 people.

If the ride is open 6 hours * 210 people = <<6*210=1260>>1260 people can ride.

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A Ferris wheel can accommodate 70 people in 20 minutes.  If the Ferris wheel is open from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm, how many people will get to ride?
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