1. The formula to calculate the surface area of a sphere is given by: A = 4 \pi R^2
2. Substitute the value of the radius \( R = 24 \) inches into the formula:
A = 4 \pi (24)^2
3. Calculate the square of the radius:
(24)^2 = 576
4. Multiply by 4:
4 \times 576 = 2304
5. The surface area is:
A=2304\pi=7238.23 square inches
Therefore, the surface area of the sphere is 7238.23 square inches.