The pressure  of a compressed gas is inversely proportional to the volume.  If there is a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch when the volume of gas is 400 cubic inches, find the pressure when the gas is compressed to 200 cubic inches (round to the nearest tenth if necessary). A. 15 pounds B. 50 pounds C. 12.5 pounds D. 15.5 pounds

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The pressure  of a compressed gas is inversely proportional to the volume.  If there is a pressure of 25 pounds per square inch when the volume of gas is 400 cubic inches, find the pressure when the gas is compressed to 200 cubic inches (round to the nearest tenth if necessary).

A. 15 pounds

B. 50 pounds

C. 12.5 pounds

D. 15.5 pounds
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