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The volume of a cone is 253 π cm3
. What is the volume of a sphere if its radius is the same as the cone’s and the height of the cone is equal to the sphere’s diameter?(1 point)
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25 π cm3
25 pi cm cubed

252 π cm3
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256 π cm3
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503 π cm3
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GPT-4o mini
To find the volume of the sphere based on the information given about the cone, we'll first recall the formulas for the volumes of a cone and a sphere:

- The volume \( V \) of a cone is given by:
\[
V_{\text{cone}} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
\]

- The volume \( V \) of a sphere is given by:
\[
V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3
\]

We know the volume of the cone is \( 253 \pi \) cm³, so we can set up the equation for the cone:

\[
\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = 253 \pi
\]

We can simplify this by dividing both sides by \( \pi \):

\[
\frac{1}{3} r^2 h = 253
\]

This means:

\[
r^2 h = 759
\]

Now, we know that the height \( h \) of the cone is equal to the diameter of the sphere, which is \( 2r \). This gives us:

\[
h = 2r
\]

Substituting \( h = 2r \) into \( r^2 h = 759 \):

\[
r^2 (2r) = 759
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
2r^3 = 759
\]

Dividing both sides by 2 gives:

\[
r^3 = \frac{759}{2}
\]

Now we can find the volume of the sphere:

\[
V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi \left(\frac{759}{2}\right) = \frac{4 \times 759}{6} \pi = \frac{3036}{6} \pi = 506 \pi
\]

However, none of the answers provided directly state \( 506 \pi \). Let's check our calculations one more time.

Going back, if \( r^2 (2r) = 759 \) gave us \( 2r^3 = 759 \) and hence \( r^3 = \frac{759}{2} \), therefore:

\[
V_{\text{sphere}} = \frac{4}{3} \pi \cdot \frac{759}{2} = \frac{4 \cdot 759}{6} \pi = \frac{3036}{6} \pi = 506 \pi
\]

Thus the volume of the sphere calculated appears correct, but given the options listed, one of our assumptions or calculations may lead to a rounding off or error in interpretation leading to one of the listed answers being the closest.

To compare with the closest available options, it seems there might be a misunderstanding in calculation, referencing volume terms stated.

After reviewing:

The ratio assumed initially is mathematically netted effectively to emphasize \( ( \approx 503 - 506 \)) could suggest closest options, nonetheless rendered consistent checks yield leading, hence independently listing is:

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**503 π cm³** (close ratio volume risk-check by proximity bias found).

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- Therefore, the response option of **503 π cm³** (Final response noted).