Answer: 254.3 inches²
Step-by-step explanation:
The shape of a soccer ball is a sphere. The formula for calculating surface area of a sphere= 4πr²
Since diameter= 9 inches
Radius = Diameter/2 = 9/2
Radius = 4.5 inches
π = 3.14
Surface area= 4πr²
= 4 × 3.14 × 4.5²
= 4 × 3.14 × 4.5 × 4.5
= 254.3 inches²
