A Meteorologist Measures the Atmospheric Pressure P (In Kilograms Per

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Multiple Choice

A meteorologist measures the atmospheric pressure P (in kilograms per square meter) at altitude h (in kilometers) . The data are shown below. Find the rate of change of the pressure with respect to altitude when using the relation . Round your answer to one decimal place.

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