Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
When two variables vary inversely, it means that an increase in one would lead to a decrease in the other and vice versa. Since the volume of a gas, V in a container varies inversely with the pressure on the gas, P, if we introduce a constant of proportionality, k, the expression would be
V = k/P
If V = 370 in³ and P = 15psi, then
370 = k/15
k = 370 × 15 = 5550
The equation that relates the volume, V, to the pressure, P would be
V = 5550/P
if the pressure was increased to 25psi, the volume would be
V = 5550/25 = 222 in³
