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geometry junior

Problem

A sphere is inscribed in a cube. Given that one edge of the cube is 6 inches, how many cubic inches are in the volume of the inscribed sphere? Express your answer in terms of .
Solution
A sphere inscribed in a cube has diameter length equal to the side length of the cube. Thus, the inscribed sphere has diameter 6 inches, radius inches, and volume cubic inches.
Final answer
36\pi