The atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 lb/in2. This pressure is reduced by half for each 3.6 miles above sea level. Which graph correctly identifies the amount of atmospheric pressure based on height, in miles, above sea level?

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The atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 lb/in2. This pressure is reduced by half for each 3.6 miles above sea level. Which graph correctly identifies the amount of atmospheric pressure based on height, in miles, above sea level?

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