The Radius of a Spherical Balloon Is Measured to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

The radius of a spherical balloon is measured to be 12 inches, with a possible error of 0.06 inch. Use differentials to approximate the maximum possible error in calculating the surface area of the sphere. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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