Inverse Variation

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According to Boyle's Law, for a given mass of an ideal gas kept at a constant temperature, the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume. If the volume increased by 20%, by what percentage did the pressure decrease?

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In your own words, explain what a direct variation is vs. an inverse variation.