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What is the best approximation of the volume of the ball?

A regulation basketball has a diameter of about 9 inches.

A)382 in^3
B)215 in^3
C)3050 in^3
D)84.8 in^3


And tell me why

User Mhrrt
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sphere volume = PI * diameter^3 / / 6=
PI * 9^3 /6 =
PI * 729 / 6 =
381.70
So, answer is A

User David Higgins
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