Answer: 16,503,616 leagues²
Step-by-step explanation:
Assume that the Earth is a sphere. Then, you need to use the formula for calculate the surface area of a sphere:
[tex]SA=4\pi r^2[/tex]
Where r is the radius.
Divide the diameter by 2 to calculate the radius of the Earth:
[tex]r=\frac{2,292\ leagues}{2}\\r=1,146\ leagues[/tex]
Substituting values into the formula [tex]SA=4\pi r^2[/tex], you get that the total surface of the Earth to the nearest whole number is:
[tex]SA=4\pi (1,146\ leagues)^2=16,503,616\ leagues^2[/tex]
