SOLUTION: A semicircle of 8cm diameter in which are inscribed two equal semicircles and one complete circle. Calculate the radius of the circle.

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Question 1130993: A semicircle of 8cm diameter in which are inscribed two equal semicircles and one complete circle. Calculate the radius of the circle.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Did you copy it right?  It's confusing to inscribe semicircles in a
semicircle.  If you would like to discuss or restate the problem with
me, just tell me in the form below and I'll get back to you by email.
There is never any charge, for I do this for fun!  I'm a retired math
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Edwin