Balls
Ping pong balls have a diameter of approximately 4 cm. It is sold in boxes of 9 pieces: each box has a cuboid shape with a square base. The balls touch the walls of the box.
Calculate what portion of the internal volume of the box is filled with balls.
Calculate what portion of the internal volume of the box is filled with balls.
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