SOLUTION: The volume of a marble shaped like a sphere is about 0.5 cubic inches. Which is the best approximation of the surface area of the marble?

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Question 963844: The volume of a marble shaped like a sphere is about 0.5 cubic inches.
Which is the best approximation of the surface area of the marble?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The volume of a marble shaped like a sphere is about 0.5 cubic inches.
Which is the best approximation of the surface area of the marble?
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Vol+=+4pi%2Ar%5E3%2F3+=+0.5
r+=+root%283%2C%281.5%2F4pi%29%29
r =~ 0.49237 inches
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SA+=+4pi%2Ar%5E2
=~ 3.046 sq inches