Problema Solution
the compression ratio in a certain engine is 9.6 to 1. if the expanded volume of a cylinder is 48 cu in. what is the compressed volume?
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compression ratio = expanded volume / compressed volume
compression ratio = 9.6 : 1
expanded volume = 48 in^3
compressed volume = expanded volume / compression ratio
compressed volume = 48/(9.6 : 1)
compressed volume = 48/9.6
compressed volume = 5 in^3
the compressed volume is 5 cubic inches.