SOLUTION: What is the radius of the largest ball that will fit into a box that has the inside dimensions of 6 feet by 8 feet by 10 feet?

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Question 755273: What is the radius of the largest ball that will fit into a box that has the inside dimensions of 6 feet by 8 feet by 10 feet?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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The diameter of the ball must be limited to the least dimension of the box so it cannot exceed 6 feet. And therefore it has a radius of 3 feet