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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write a proportion according to the texts' instructions.

Then solve the proportion.

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.