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Question
Convert -15°C on the Fahrenheit scale.
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Solution
We know C/100 = (F - 32)/180.
C =5/9(F- 32)
9/5C + 32 =F
F = 9/5C + 32.
Temperature given in Celsius = -15oC.
F = 9/5 X (-15) +32
F = -27 +32
F = 5oF.
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