39Volume of a sphere
A sphere has a volume of 36π cubic inches. What is the radius of the sphere, in inches?
The radius is 3 inches. Setting (4/3)πr³ = 36π and solving: r³ = 36 × 3/4 = 27, so r = ∛27 = 3. Check: (4/3)π(3)³ = 36π ✓.
A sphere has a volume of 36π cubic inches. What is the radius of the sphere, in inches?
The radius is 3 inches. Setting (4/3)πr³ = 36π and solving: r³ = 36 × 3/4 = 27, so r = ∛27 = 3. Check: (4/3)π(3)³ = 36π ✓.