Answer
$196$ square inches
Work Step by Step
The surface area $(S.A.)$ of a sphere is given by the formula:
$S.A.=4\pi{r^2}$
where
$r$=radius
The given sphere has a radius of 7 inches.
Using the formula above gives:
$S.A.=4\pi(7^2)
\\S.A.=4\pi(49)
\\S.A.=196\pi$
Therefore, the surface area of the sphere is $196$ square inches.
