SOLUTION: I know the formulas for finding the surface area of a sphere and the volume of a sphere. I need to use these formulas to find out the algebraic formula for the ratio of a sphere's

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Question 158756: I know the formulas for finding the surface area of a sphere and the volume of a sphere. I need to use these formulas to find out the algebraic formula for the ratio of a sphere's surface area to its volume AND show logical steps on how I got it.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28surface+area%29%2F%28volume%29=%284%2Api%2Ar%5E2%29%2F%28%284%2F3%29%2Api%2Ar%5E3%29 __ "cancelling" __ 1%2F%28%281%2F3%29r%29

multiplying by 3/3 (one) __ 3%2Fr