The Radius of a Spherical Balloon Is Measured to Be

question 68

Multiple Choice

The radius of a spherical balloon is measured to be 14 inches, with a possible error of 0.05 inch. Use differentials to approximate the maximum possible error in calculating the surface area of the sphere. Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

• A) ±21.99 square inches
• B) ±61.58 square inches
• C) ±184.73 square inches
• D) ±123.15 square inches
• E) ±17.59 square inches

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