Math Problem of the Week

Submitted by david.thacker on

Candy, Candy, Candy
Tootie Frootie candy is cylindrical in shape and comes in two different sizes. One size is 1.25 inches tall with a radius of 0.25 inches, and the other is 3.25 inches tall and has twice the volume of the first. What is the radius of the larger size?
Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.

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Math Problem of the Week

Submitted by david.thacker on

March Madness

Suppose 48 out of every 120 people like watching March Madness. Of the people who like watching March Madness, 3 out of 5 actually play basketball. If you ask 500 people, how many would you expect to play basketball?