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The top of a 16-ounce can of a drink is three times thicker than the sides and bottom (so that the flip-top opener will work properly), and the can has a volume of 473 cubic centimeters. What should the radius and height of the can be in order to use the least possible amount of metal? [Assume that the entire can is made from a single sheet of metal, with three layers being used for the top.]

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r=3.35cm ; h=13.41 cm
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