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Adult size basketballs have a radius of approximately 12 cm.

Calculate the volume of air needed to fill the basketball to the nearest whole
number
Include the proper units.​

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Answer:

The volume of air needed is 603 cm³.

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, basketball has a size of a sphere, so you have to find the volume of sphere using the formula :


v = (4)/(3) \pi {r}^(2)


let \: r = 12


v = (4)/(3) * \pi * {12}^(2)


v = (4)/(3) * \pi * 144


v = 192\pi


v = 603 \: {cm}^(3) (near. \: whole \: no)

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