Question

A sphere has radius of 42 m. If the radius is divided by 6, what is the effect on the surface area? HELP ASAP!

Answer 1

A sphere with radius $r$ has surface area $4\pi r^2$. Divide the radius by 6 and you get a surface area of $4\pi\left(\dfrac r6\right)^2=\dfrac4{36}\pi r^2$, so that the final surface area is divided by 36.