SOLUTION: The label that goes around a jar of peanutbutter overlaps itself by 3/8 inch. If the diameter of the jar is 2 inches, what is the length of the label? How do i find this answer.

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Question 28740: The label that goes around a jar of peanutbutter overlaps itself by 3/8 inch. If the diameter of the jar is 2 inches, what is the length of the label?
How do i find this answer. Please help me by showing me how to show my work and how to find the answer.

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Diameter = 2*pi*radius = pi * diameter
2pi would be the length if the label just met itself with no overlap
with 3/8" overlap =2pi + 3/8"

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