SOLUTION: Can a spherical thank with a 50ft diameter hold enough water to fill a swimming pool that has a 50m length, a 25m width, and a constant 2m depth? Explain your answer and provide wo

Question 758204: Can a spherical thank with a 50ft diameter hold enough water to fill a swimming pool that has a 50m length, a 25m width, and a constant 2m depth? Explain your answer and provide work and calculations to support your response.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39632) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
volume of sphere = using d as the diameter.
volume of rectangular space = using L length, w width, h height.
You also need to know 0.0254 meters is (1/12) of a foot.
Compare the volumes of each.
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