Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A solid right circular cylinder of radius 8 cm8\,\text{cm} and height 15 cm15\,\text{cm} is completely melted and recast into identical solid spheres, each of radius 3 cm3\,\text{cm}. a. (i) Calculate the volume of the cylinder. b. (ii) Determine the greatest possible number of complete spheres that can be made. c. (iii) Find the volume of metal, if any, that will remain unused after casting the maximum possible number of spheres.

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