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If a gas has an absolute pressure of 319 kPa, its gage pressure is A. 419 kPa. B. 219 kPa. C. 439 kPa. D. 199 kPa.

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Absolute pressure is the sum of gauge pressure and the atmospheric pressure. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured above atmospheric. Calculations are as follows:

319 kPa = Gauge pressure + 101.325 kPa

Gauge pressure = 217.68 kPa

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