A Water Tank Is in the Shape of a Sphere

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Short Answer

A water tank is in the shape of a sphere of radius 10 feet. The tank is supported on a metal circle 8 feet below the center of the sphere, as shown in the figure. Find the radius of the metal circle.

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Quick Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

Marketable Securities

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Current Ratio

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Quick Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.