Charles' Law Math Problem: Volume Change at Constant Pressure

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Homework Statement


A gas is kept at constant pressure. If its temperature is changed from 38 to 132°C, by what factor does the volume change?

Homework Equations


V1T2=V2T1

The Attempt at a Solution


V1*132=V2*38
V2/V1=132/38
V2/V1=66/19

Am I just reading something wrong or did just use the wrong law or something?
 
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solved my problem. I needed to first convert the temp to kelvin then invert that number to get my factor.