If this is a class problem given to you while, or slightly after, the classroom discussion on Ideal Gases, then yeah, you probably should treat it just like that. You shouldn't wonder if CO
2 is an ideal gas, because no gas is ideal. You should just get started on the calculations, and maybe if you're still feeling pedantic, say "Assuming CO
2 is an ideal gas" At any rate, you'll be in the ballpark for ordering that balloon made.