SOLUTION: An oil spill of 4186 cubic centimeters is spilled onto a pond and spreads out in a circular shape having a diameter of 298 centimeters. Approximate the thickness of the oil film t

Question 275394: An oil spill of 4186 cubic centimeters is spilled onto a pond and spreads out in a circular shape having a diameter of 298 centimeters. Approximate the thickness of the oil film to four decimal places. (How do I start this problem, Im having trouble figuring that out) Thanks
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it is a VERY short cylinder

volume = 4186 cm^3

diameter = 298 cm

they are asking for the height of the cylinder...
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