Question

the diameter of the top of the trash can is 20 in. raquel wants the \trashball\ to have a diameter that is 1/4 the diameter of the top of the trash can. what should the diameter of raquels \trashball\ be? d = in.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the problem

The problem is asking for the diameter of a trash - ball such that it can fit into a trash can with diameter 20 inches. A ball that can fit into the trash can will have a maximum diameter equal to the diameter of the trash can's opening.

Step2: Determine the diameter

The diameter of the trash - ball should be such that it can pass through the opening of the trash can. So the diameter of the trash - ball $d$ is limited by the diameter of the trash can's top. Since the diameter of the top of the trash can is 20 inches, the maximum diameter of the trash - ball is also 20 inches.

Answer:

20