The volume of a sphere with radius \(r\) is \(\dfrac43\pi r^3\) and the surface area is \(4\pi r^2.\) If a special ballo

The volume of a sphere with radius \(r\) is \(\dfrac43\pi r^3\) and the surface area is \(4\pi r^2.\) If a special balloon has a volume of \(972\pi\) cubic centimeters, what is the surface area of the ballon in square centimeters?

A. \(324\)
B. \(729\)
C. \(243\pi\)
D. \(324\pi\)
E. \(729\pi\)

Answer: D

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