Compute # of Coins for Tray Inner Rim: Examples

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To compute the number of coins that fit in the inner rim of a tray, the radius of the tray and the radius of the coins must be considered. For a tray with a radius of 6 and coins with a radius of 2, six coins can fit. In a tray with a radius of 8 and coins with a radius of 5, only one coin can fit. If the coin's radius exceeds the tray's radius, as in the case of a tray with a radius of 4 and a coin with a radius of 6, no coins can fit. Understanding these calculations is essential for effective circle packing.
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Given the radius of the tray and the uniform radius of coins, how can we compute for the number of coins that can fit in the inner rim (not the whole tray) of the tray? (see attachment...) :biggrin:
Ex1.
Radius of tray -> 6
Radius of coin -> 2
Ans. 6 coins of size 2 will fit the inner rim of a tray of size 6.
Ex2.
Radius of tray -> 8
Radius of coin -> 5
Ans. 1 coin of size 5 will fit the inner rim of a tray of size 8.
Ex3.
Radius of tray -> 4
Radius of coin -> 6
Ans. Coin cannot fit in tray.
 

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