MATH STINGER #11

    by Dr. Joel C. Fowler
    Assistant Professor of Mathematics

   
     The puzzles for this issue all involve circular tables
pushed into a corner so that the rim touches both walls.  For
each of the following you are to determine the diameter of the
table involved.  Each should have a different diameter.

     1) The points where the table touches the walls are 40
        inches apart.

     2) The point on the far edge of the rim that is exactly     
        opposite the corner of the room is 100 inches from the   
        corner.

     3) A point on the portion of the rim near the corner is 8   
        inches from one wall and 9 inches from the other.
    
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