SOLUTION: The volume of a gas in a container at a constant temperature varies inversely as the pressure. The volume is 26 cubic centimeters at a pressure of 11 pounds. Use a proportion to

Question 1173966: The volume of a gas in a container at a constant temperature varies inversely as the pressure. The volume is 26 cubic centimeters at a pressure of 11 pounds. Use a proportion to find the pressure when the volume is 43 cubic centimeters.
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Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Please look into the last line in your post source code. It's me who added this line to your code. May I ask you PLEASE to provide this line (such line) at the end of each your posts ? It serves to CLOSE the font options of your source code. Otherwise, these options extend their influence to the posts of other tutors to the same subject. THANK YOU. @ikleyn

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
The volume of a gas in a container at a constant temperature varies inversely as the pressure.
V = k/P
The volume is 26 cubic centimeters at a pressure of 11 pounds.
26 = k/11
26*11 = k = 286
when the volume is 43 cubic centimeters, find pressure (it will be less as Volume increases)
P = k/V = 286/43 lbs
(Answer is between 6 and 7)
Will Let You finish the exact arithmetic with Your Calculator..
Rounding off Your answer, according to instructions(not given here)
Wish You the Best in your Studies.

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