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Old 22nd October 2003 | 20:14
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SFI145
 
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From: Bohol, Philippines
The formula you need is

TA = IA + (IA - FE)*ISADEV/°K)

TA=True Altitude
IA=Indicated Altitude = 10,000
FE=Field elevation=2,500
ISADEV=ISA deviation=-15
°K=Temperature in °C at IA +273=253

Inserting your figures in the formula gives

TA=10,000 + (7500*(-15)/253) = 9555

So answer B is correct
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