Hint: the equation, in words, is
| change in pressure | |||||
| = | - | density | * | gravity | |
| change in height | |||||
So to compute the change in pressure, you must multiply gravity by the density of air, and then multiply by the change in height. Finally, don't forget the minus sign: the top pressure is less than the bottom pressure.
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