⁴⁄₃πr³: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 8
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet focusing on calculating and understanding the volume of spheres using the formula ⁴⁄₃πr³, designed for Grade 8 students to develop procedural skills and reasoning.

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⁴⁄₃πr³: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the volume of a sphere with radius 5 cm.
[2 marks]
2.
Find the radius of a sphere that has a volume of 1000 cm³.
[3 marks]
3.
A sphere's volume is 113.1 cm³. What is its radius?
[3 marks]
B

Progression & Application

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A ball has a radius of 8 cm. Calculate its volume.
[3 marks]
2.
If the volume of a sphere is doubled, by what factor does the radius increase?
[3 marks]
3.
A sphere's radius is tripled. How does the volume change?
[2 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions. Show your reasoning clearly.
1.
A scientist is designing a small spherical container with a radius of 2 cm. Calculate its volume to determine if it can hold 50 cm³ of liquid. Will it fit?
[4 marks]
2.
A sports ball has a volume of 1500 cm³. If the radius of the ball is increased by 25%, what is the new volume?
[4 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly.
1.
Construct a sphere with a volume of 500 cm³. What should be its radius? Show your steps.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why increasing the radius of a sphere by 10% results in more than a 10% increase in volume.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer all questions. Show your working.
1.
Calculate the volume of a sphere with radius 10 cm and round to one decimal place.
[2 marks]
2.
A sphere's radius is 4 cm. If the volume is mistakenly calculated as 268.08 cm³, identify and correct the error.
[3 marks]
3.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x from 0 to 10 on the grid.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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