How Does Air Temperature and Pressure Affect Density Calculations?

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In summary, using the ideal gas law (P = pRT), the temperature of the dry air at the airport can be calculated as 301.16 K. The surface pressure at the airport then decreased to 1010 mb, but the air temperature remained the same. Using the same equation, the new density of air can be calculated as 1.27 kg/m^3.
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A weather station at the airport measured a station pressure of 1014 mb. The density of dry air is 1.3 kg/m^3. The gas constant for dry air, R, is 287 J/kg-K. Calculate the temperature of the dry air at the airport.

1 mb = 100 J/m ^3

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The surface pressure at the airport then decreased to 1010 mb but the air temperature reamined the same (as the answer in #1). Calculate new density of air.*I'm really confused and I would greatly appreciate it if someone can walk me through this problemThis is what I have so far, I know you have to use the Ideal Gas law
P= p R T

1014 mb = 1.3 kg/m^3 x 287 j/kg-k x T
 
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Hey, that looks really good so far! Surely you know enough algebra to take it from there. Just as a comment though, make sure you watch your units!
 

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