A partially inflated balloon contains of helium at and pressure

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Problem

A partially inflated balloon contains 500 m3500\text{ m}^3 of helium at 27∘C27^\circ\text{C} and 1 atm1\text{ atm} pressure. What is the volume of helium at an altitude of 18,000 ft18{,}000\text{ ft}, where the pressure is 0.5 atm0.5\text{ atm} and the temperature is −3∘C-3^\circ\text{C}?

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