Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-5 Rational Exponents and Radicals - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 451: 49

Answer

$1.17\;in.$.

Work Step by Step

The radius of the basketball is $r$. The volume of the basketball is $V=434.67\;in.^3$ The given formula is $r=\sqrt[3]{\frac{3V}{4\pi}}$ Substitute all values. $r=\sqrt[3]{\frac{3(434.67\;in.^3)}{4\pi}}$ Use a calculator to simplify. $r=4.7\;in.$ Let the radius of the tennis ball be $x$. We have $x=\frac{r}{4}$. Substitute the value of $r$. $x=\frac{4.7\;in.}{4}$ Simplify. $x=1.17\;in.$.
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