The elevation at the top of Mount Everest is 8850 meters. The temperature falls at a rate of 1 degree C per 100 meters. The base of Mount Everest is at an elevation of 5400 meters and it's temperature is (-3) degrees C. What is the temperature at the top of the mountain?

Respuesta :

5400 = -3       8850-5100=3750m    1c = 100m
5300 = -2       3750/100 =37.5
5200 = -1     
5100 =  0
 
answer = 37.5 degrees C