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Cylinder Problem

© Copyright 1998, Jim Loy

We have a cylindrical glass, which can hold 12 ounces of liquid. It is 6 inches tall. It is tipped so that my drink is about to spill out the top. The liquid is 2 inches from the bottom, on the other side (See the diagram). How many ounces of liquid are still in the glass?

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