Question

A softball fits snuggly inside a cubical box that is 4 inches on each side. What is the volume of the softball that fits snuggly inside the box? Use 3.14 for π. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

33.5 cubic inches.

Explanation:

If the softball fits perfectly inside the cubical box, the softball is a sphere with diameter of 4 inches (radius os 2 inches).

The volume of a sphere is given by:

`V= (4)/(3)\pi r^3`

For r = 2 inches:

`V= (4)/(3)*3.14* 2^3\\V=33.5\ in^3`

The volume of the softball is 33.5 cubic inches.