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The Bead Problem

A solid ball is made into a bead by drilling a cylindrical hole straight through its center. After the hole has been drilled, the length of the cylindrical hole (which is smaller than the diameter of the original ball) is six inches. What is the volume remaining in the ball?

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Carl Lee
Wed Apr 21 08:26:07 EDT 1999