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How much water can this container hold? Express your answers in terms of pi.

Diameter of the sphere: 18 in.

User Mariangeli
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Answer: 972

Explanation:

User SATISH RAJNALE
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Answer:

972π cubic inches

Explanation:

The volume (V) of a sphere can be computed in terms of its diameter (d) as ...

V = (π/6)d³

For the given dimension, the volume is ...

V = (π/6)(18 in)³ = 972π in³

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That's about 13.2 gallons, or 50.04 liters.

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