The New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) were accused of under-inflating footballs to give them a competitive advantage. The NFL requires footballs to be inflating to a minimum pressure of 12.5 psi (pounds per square inch). Suppose the equipment manager for the Patriots inflated each game ball to 13.0 psi prior while indoors in a warm locker room at 85.0 F. Then, the footballs were taken outdoors and let sit in 38.0 F weather. After cooling, what is the pressure inside the football?

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  1. The New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) were accused of under-inflating footballs to give them a competitive advantage. The NFL requires footballs to be inflating to a minimum pressure of 12.5 psi (pounds per square inch). Suppose the equipment manager for the Patriots inflated each game ball to 13.0 psi prior while indoors in a warm locker room at 85.0 F. Then, the footballs were taken outdoors and let sit in 38.0 F weather. After cooling, what is the pressure inside the football? 
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