The Radius of a Spherical Balloon Is Measured to Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

The radius of a spherical balloon is measured to be 8 inches, with a possible error of 0.08 inch. Use differentials to approximate the maximum possible error in calculating the volume of the sphere. Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

• A) ±32.17 cubic inches
• B) ±20.11 cubic inches
• C) ±96.51 cubic inches
• D) ±64.34 cubic inches
• E) ±16.08 cubic inches

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