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Old May 25th, 2005, 14:54
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The problem suggests equimolar amounts of the two gases, however their masses will differ since the molar mass is not the same.

PV=nRT

n=PV/RT, n=moles

molar mass=grams/mole

thus you have n x (Mhelium) and n x (Mmethane)=mass helium and methane respectively, where M=molar mass.

The ratio of masses turns out to be the ratio of molar masses.