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Two way tube. (Posted on 2009-06-15) Difficulty: 2 of 5
A rectangular piece of paper can be rolled into a tube in two different ways. (Edges should not overlap.)

When it is rolled up the long way the volume enclosed is 2500/π cm3.
When is is rolled up the short way the volume enclosed is 3125/π cm3.

Find the area of the piece of paper.

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Puzzle Thoughts Comment 3 of 3 |
The required area of the paper is 500 sq. cm.
  Posted by K Sengupta on 2023-07-21 01:50:02
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