Art of Problem Solving
AoPS Online
Math texts, online classes, and more
for students in grades 5-12.
Visit AoPS Online ‚
Books for Grades 5-12 Online Courses
Beast Academy
Engaging math books and online learning
for students ages 6-13.
Visit Beast Academy ‚
Books for Ages 6-13 Beast Academy Online
AoPS Academy
Small live classes for advanced math
and language arts learners in grades 2-12.
Visit AoPS Academy ‚
Find a Physical Campus Visit the Virtual Campus

Difference between revisions of "1991 AHSME Problems/Problem 8"

(Created page with "Liquid <math>X</math> does not mix with water. Unless obstructed, it spreads out on the surface of water to form a circular film <math>0.1</math>cm thick. A rectangular box measu...")
(No difference)

Revision as of 00:53, 17 March 2013

Liquid $X$ does not mix with water. Unless obstructed, it spreads out on the surface of water to form a circular film $0.1$cm thick. A rectangular box measuring $6$cm by $3$cm by $12$cm is filled with liquid $X$. Its contents are poured onto a large body of water. What will be the radius, in centimeters, of the resulting circular film?

(A) $\frac{\sqrt{216}}{\pi}$ (B) $\sqrt{\frac{216}{\pi}}$ (C) $\sqrt{\frac{2160}{\pi}}$ (D) $\frac{216}{\pi}$ (E) $\frac{2160}{\pi}$

Retrieved from "https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php?title=1991_AHSME_Problems/Problem_8&oldid=51827"