SOLUTION: Pressure of a gas varies inversely with the volume. 40 liters of a gas has a pressure of 120 psi( ponds per square in - like car tire pressure). The volume is changed to 15 liters,

Question 1045244: Pressure of a gas varies inversely with the volume. 40 liters of a gas has a pressure of 120 psi( ponds per square in - like car tire pressure). The volume is changed to 15 liters, what is the new pressure?
Answer by ikleyn(52775) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Pressure of a gas varies inversely with the volume. 40 liters of a gas has a pressure of 120 psi
( pounds per square in - like car tire pressure). The volume is changed to 15 liters, what is the new pressure?
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Solve the "inverse" proportion

 = .

x =  = 320 psi.

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- Proportions
- Using proportions to solve word problems
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