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A cylindrical can that is six inches high has a label that is 60π60\pi square inches in area and exactly covers the outside of the can excluding the top and bottom lids. What is the radius of the can, in inches?
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A cylindrical can that is six inches high has a label that is 60π square inches in area and exactly covers the outside of the can excluding the top and bottom lids. What is the radius of the can, in inches?
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A cylindrical can that is six inches high has a label that is $60\pi$ square inches in area and exactly covers the outside of the can excluding the top and bottom lids. What is the radius of the can, in inches?

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