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You are trying to determine if a circular hot tub will fit in a patio area that has the dimensions 3ft x 4ft x 8ft (L x W x H).If the hot tub has a radius of 2.5ft, will it fit?

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We have to check if a circular hot tub will fit in the patio.

To do that we will look at the area of the patio (length and width).

This dimensions are 3 ft x 4 ft.

Then, for the hot tub to fit, its diameter will have to be less than 3 ft, which is the shortest dimension.

As the radius is 2.5 ft and the diameter of the hot tub will be twice the radius, the diameter will be 5 ft.

As the diameter of the hot tub is longer than the shortest dimension (the length of the patio), it will not fit.

Answer: The hot tub will not fit in the patio.

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