The acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.81 m/s^2 and is decreased by 0.001 m/s^2 for every 300 m of elevation. Calculate the elevation in miles above the sea level for which the acceleration due to gravity becomes 9.25 m/s^2.

The acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.81 m/s^2 and is decreased by 0.001 m/s^2 for every 300 m of elevation. Calculate the elevation in miles above the sea level for which the acceleration due to gravity becomes 9.25 m/s^2.

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