Question

The surface area of a spherical beach volleyball is

approximately 1387 square centimeters. Which of the
following is closest to the radius, in centimeters, of the
volleyball?
6.9
. 10.5
• 18.6
• 21.0

Answer 1

Answer: 18.1 inches

Step-by-step explanation: A volleyball is spherical in shape, and the surface area of a sphere is giving by the formula

from the data giving, the surface area was calculated to be 227 square inches. from the above formula, we define the radius, r to be the subject of formula, we arrive at

if we substitute for the surface area, we arrive at

Hence the radius of the volleyball will be 18.1 inches

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