SOLUTION: The atmospheric pressure p in pounds per square inch (psi) is given by P=14.7e^0.21a Where a is the altitude above sea level (in miles). If a city has an atmospheric pressure of 1

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Question 941587: The atmospheric pressure p in pounds per square inch (psi) is given by P=14.7e^0.21a
Where a is the altitude above sea level (in miles). If a city has an atmospheric pressure of 13.25 psi, what is the altitude? (1mile = 5,280 ft. Round the answer to the nearest foot.

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the equation for a:

Natural log of e is one, so:


Substitute for P




Convert to feet


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