The Pressure Exerted by a Gas on the Container in Which

Multiple Choice

The pressure exerted by a gas on the container in which it is held varies inversely with the volume of the container. A pressure of 50 pounds per square inch is exerted on a container of volume 4 cubic feet. What is the pressure on a container whose volume is 10 cubic feet?

A) The pressure is 200 pounds per square inch.
B) The pressure is 125 pounds per square inch.
C) The pressure is 500 pounds per square inch.
D) The pressure is 20 pounds per square inch.
E) The pressure is 40 pounds per square inch.