The volume of a gas V held at a constant temperature in a closed container varies inversely with its pressure P. If the volume of a gas is 600 cubic centimeters 1cm3 2 when the pressure is 150 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), find the volume when the pressure is 200 mm Hg.

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The volume of a gas V held at a constant temperature in a closed container varies inversely with its pressure P. If the volume of a gas is 600 cubic centimeters 1cm3 2 when the pressure is 150 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), find the volume when the pressure is 200 mm Hg.

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