R=24 inches Calculate the surface area of the sphere

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.