The relation between pressure $p$ and volume $V$ is given by $p V^{1/4} = \text{constant}$. If the percentage decrease in volume is $\frac{1}{2} \%$, then the percentage increase in pressure is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{8} \%$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{16} \%$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4} \%$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2} \%$

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