Find the volume (in cm
3
) of a sphere of diameter 21 cm.
- A4851
- B3628
- C3071
- D3724
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Given diameter of the sphere = 21 cm.
Thus, the radius r=
2
21
cm.
The formula for the volume (V) of a sphere is:
V=
3
4
πr
3
Using π=
7
22
:
V=
3
4
×
7
22
×(
2
21
)
3
V=
3
4
×
7
22
×
8
21×21×21
V=
3×7×8
4×22×21×21×21
Since 3×7=21:
V=
8
4×22×21×21
V=
8
88×441
=11×441=4851 cm
3
Thus, the radius r=
2
21
cm.
The formula for the volume (V) of a sphere is:
V=
3
4
πr
3
Using π=
7
22
:
V=
3
4
×
7
22
×(
2
21
)
3
V=
3
4
×
7
22
×
8
21×21×21
V=
3×7×8
4×22×21×21×21
Since 3×7=21:
V=
8
4×22×21×21
V=
8
88×441
=11×441=4851 cm
3