Atmospheric pressures in the upper and lower floors of a building are shown on a barometer as 96.5 kPa and 97.5 kPa, respectively. Calculate the height of the building if the density of the air is 1.06 kg / m^3. A) 9376 m B) 943 m C) 9280 m D) 102 m E) 96 m

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Atmospheric pressures in the upper and lower floors of a building are shown on a barometer as 96.5 kPa and 97.5 kPa, respectively. Calculate the height of the building if the density of the air is 1.06 kg / m^3.

A) 9376 m

B) 943 m

C) 9280 m

D) 102 m

E) 96 m

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