Answer :
To solve the problem, we start by finding the surface area of one beach ball. The formula for the surface area of a sphere is given by
$$
SA = 4 \pi r^2.
$$
Here, the radius is $r = 2$ inches and we use $\pi = 3.14$. Substituting these values into the formula, we have
$$
SA = 4 \times 3.14 \times (2)^2.
$$
Since $(2)^2 = 4$, the calculation becomes
$$
SA = 4 \times 3.14 \times 4 = 50.24 \text{ square inches}.
$$
This is the surface area required for one beach ball.
Next, since the company makes $10$ beach balls, the total surface area needed is
$$
\text{Total Surface Area} = 10 \times 50.24 = 502.4 \text{ square inches}.
$$
Thus, the company needs $502.4$ square inches of plastic to make $10$ beach balls.
$$
SA = 4 \pi r^2.
$$
Here, the radius is $r = 2$ inches and we use $\pi = 3.14$. Substituting these values into the formula, we have
$$
SA = 4 \times 3.14 \times (2)^2.
$$
Since $(2)^2 = 4$, the calculation becomes
$$
SA = 4 \times 3.14 \times 4 = 50.24 \text{ square inches}.
$$
This is the surface area required for one beach ball.
Next, since the company makes $10$ beach balls, the total surface area needed is
$$
\text{Total Surface Area} = 10 \times 50.24 = 502.4 \text{ square inches}.
$$
Thus, the company needs $502.4$ square inches of plastic to make $10$ beach balls.
