To find the number of boxes needed for 222 baseballs, we need to determine the ratio of baseballs to boxes from the data provided.
From the data:
- 492 baseballs require 82 boxes, which gives a ratio of \( \frac{492}{82} = 6 \) baseballs per box.
- 486 baseballs require 81 boxes, which also gives a ratio of \( \frac{486}{81} = 6 \) baseballs per box.
- This pattern continues with all entries showing \( \frac{\text{number of baseballs}}{\text{number of boxes}} = 6 \).
Using this ratio, we can calculate how many boxes are needed for 222 baseballs:
\[ \text{Number of boxes} = \frac{\text{Number of baseballs}}{6} \] \[ \text{Number of boxes} = \frac{222}{6} = 37 \]
Thus, 37 boxes are needed for 222 baseballs. The answer is:
37 boxes.
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