$A$ gas for which $\gamma = 1.5$ is suddenly compressed to $\frac{1}{4}$ of its initial volume. What is the ratio of the final pressure to the initial pressure?

  • A
    $1:16$
  • B
    $1:8$
  • C
    $1:4$
  • D
    $8:1$

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