The air pressure in Denver, Colorado, is about 83% of the air pressure in Miami Beach, which is at about sea level. Given that the air pressure in Miami Beach is 760 mm Hg and oxygen makes up 21% of the air in Miami Beach,

what are the percentage of oxygen and the partial pressure of oxygen in Denver, respectively?
A) 21%; 21 mm Hg
B) 21%; 132 mm Hg
C) 17.4%; 132 mm Hg
D) 17.4%; 21 mm Hg


Answer: B

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