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A spherical boulder is 16 ft in diameter and weighs almost 6 tons. Find the volume. Use

3.14 for pie.

User Aleh Douhi
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To find the volume we will use the following equation: V=4/3piR^3
The correct answer should be 1436.76

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User Estebanrv
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Answer:

  • 2143.57 ft³

Explanation:

Volume formula:

  • V = 4/3πr³

Substitute:

  • r = d/2 = 16 ft/2 = 8ft
  • π = 3.14

Find the volume:

  • V = 4/3*3.14*8³ = 2143.57 ft³ (rounded)
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