1. **State the problem:**
A gas initially at pressure $P_1 = 8.20 \times 10^4$ torr is contained in a volume $V_1 = 15.0$ L. It expands into a larger volume $V_2 = 6.00 \times 10^4$ L. We need to find the new pressure $P_2$ after expansion.
2. **Formula used:**
For a gas at constant temperature and amount, Boyle's Law applies:
$$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$$
This means pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
3. **Rearrange the formula to solve for $P_2$:**
$$P_2 = \frac{P_1 V_1}{V_2}$$
4. **Substitute the known values:**
$$P_2 = \frac{8.20 \times 10^4 \times 15.0}{6.00 \times 10^4}$$
5. **Calculate numerator and denominator:**
$$P_2 = \frac{1.23 \times 10^6}{6.00 \times 10^4}$$
6. **Simplify the fraction:**
$$P_2 = \cancel{\frac{1.23 \times 10^6}{6.00 \times 10^4}} = 20.5$$
7. **Final answer rounded to three significant figures:**
$$\boxed{20.5}$$
The new pressure of the gas after expansion is 20.5 torr.
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