n an effort to make their product seem like a better bargain, the Chock-a-Lot candy company increased the size of their chocolate balls, from a 2-cm diameter to a 3-cm diameter, without increasing the price. In fact, the new balls still contain the same amount of chocolate, because they are hollow spherical shells, while the 2-cm balls are solid chocolate. How thick are the spherical chocolate shells that Chock-a-Lot is now selling?

n an effort to make their product seem like a better bargain, the Chock-a-Lot candy company increased the size of their chocolate balls, from a 2-cm diameter to a 3-cm diameter, without increasing the price. In fact, the new balls still contain the same amount of chocolate, because they are hollow spherical shells, while the 2-cm balls are solid chocolate. How thick are the spherical chocolate shells that Chock-a-Lot is now selling?

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter63: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25A

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