A metal sphere of radius 6 cm is melted and recast into small spheres of radius 2 cm each. How many small spheres are made?

A. 3

B. 9

C. 18

D. 27

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Answer: D. 27

Answer: (D) 27

Number = \(\left(\frac{6}{2}\right)^3 = 3^3\) = 27 (the \(\frac{4}{3}\pi\) cancels).

Trap: 9 compares areas instead of volumes.

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