The circumference of a spherical head of lettuce is 12π in. Find the surface area of the head of lettuce. Express your answer in

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kondaur [170]

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The circumference of a spherical head of lettuce is 12π in. Find the surface area of the head of lettuce. Express your answer in

terms of π.

Mathematics

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ankoles [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-09T16:46:28+03:00

ankoles [38]3 years ago

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We know that

[surface area of a sphere]=4πr²

length of a circumference=2<span>πr
r=</span>length of a circumference/(2π)------> 12π/2π-------> 6 in

so
[surface area of a sphere]=4π6²----------> 144π in²

the answer is 144π in²