The Volume of a Gas Is Inversely Proportional to the Pressure

question 163

Multiple Choice

The volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure. If a pressure of 27 pounds per square inch corresponds to a volume of 40 cubic feet, what pressure is needed to produce a volume of 120 cubic feet?

• A) 9 pounds per square inch
• B) 81 pounds per square inch
• C) 11 pounds per square inch
• D) 84 pounds per square inch
• E) 12 pounds per square inch

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