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In Geometry class, you and your partner are given a cube of Play Dough (modeling clay) measuring 5 inches on a side. Your task is to create as many spherical balls as possible having a diameter of 2 inches
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In Geometry class, you and your partner are given a cube of Play Dough (modeling clay) measuring 5 inches on a side. Your task is to create as many spherical balls as possible having a diameter of 2 inches each. What is the maximum number of spherical balls you can create from the cube of Play Dough?

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Okay find the volume of the cube: 5*5*5=125 inches cubed

Now find the volume of the spheres: 4/3pir^3=24/3pi

125/(24pi/3) = 4.97 So you can make 4 balls
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