document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1163518>Question 1163518</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The figure shows three circular pipes, all with 12-inch diameters, that are strapped together by a metal band. How long is the band? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "the metal band has 3 linear parts of the length 12 inches each;\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "and 3 arc parts (parts of a circle) of the radius 6 inches.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "These 3 parts together have the length equal to the circumference of the circle of the radius of 6 inches.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Having this hint / instructions, complete the assignment on your own.\r<BR>\n" );
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