document.write( "Question 1103910: A soup can is to be covered with a label. What fraction of the total surface area of the can will be covered by the label? \n" ); document.write( "

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The ends of the can will not be covered.
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\n" ); document.write( "The label will cover,
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\n" ); document.write( "The total surface area is then,
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\n" ); document.write( "The fraction is then,
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