Question

The volume of a container measures 3,200in³ and contains a dozen tennis balls. What is the volume of each tennis ball?

1) 200in³
2) 300in³
3) 400in³
4) 500in³

Answer 1

To find the volume of each tennis ball, divide the total volume of the container, 3,200 in³, by the number of tennis balls. The answer is approximately 266.67 in³, rounded to the closest option, which is 300 in³.

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume of each tennis ball can be found by dividing the total volume of the container by the number of tennis balls it contains. Since the container's volume is 3,200 in³ and it contains a dozen tennis balls, the calculation is as follows:

Volume of each tennis ball = Total volume of the container ÷ Number of tennis balls

Volume of each tennis ball = 3,200 in³ ÷ 12

Volume of each tennis ball = 266.67 in³

However, since 266.67 in³ is not one of the options provided, we round it to the nearest available option, which is 300 in³.

Answer 2

The volume of each tennis ball is approximately 267in³.

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume of each tennis ball can be found by dividing the volume of the container by the number of tennis balls. The volume of the container is given as 3,200in³ and the number of tennis balls is a dozen, which is equal to 12. Therefore, the volume of each tennis ball is 3,200in³ ÷ 12 = 266.67in³. Rounding to the nearest whole number, the volume of each tennis ball is approximately 267in³.