Solve the problem.Boyle's law states that if the temperature of a gas remains constant, then PV = c. where P is the pressure, V is the volume, and c is a constant. Given a quantity of gas at constant temperature, if V is decreasing at a rate of 11 in. 3/s, at what rate is P increasing when P = 40 lb/in.2 and V = 80 in.3?

A.  lb/in.2-s
B.  lb/in.2-s
C. 22 lb/in.2-s
D.  lb/in.2-s


Answer: A

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