Discussion
Which fraction of sea level pressure remains at the summit of Everest?
Answer: D
At about 8850 metres the pressure is near 330 hectopascals, roughly a third of the sea level value, which is why supplementary oxygen is normally required. The half pressure level lies near 5.5 kilometres. The partial pressure of oxygen falls in the same proportion, so the summit air contains a third as much oxygen per breath as sea level air.
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