Question

The temperature in a town started out at 55 degrees. By the end of the day the temperature dropped to -6 degrees.

How far did the temperature drop?

Group of answer choices

– 34 degrees

40 degrees

49 degrees

– 61 degrees

Answer 1

The choice of the answer is fourth option that is -61 degrees.

Therefore the temperature drop is -61°Centigrade.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The temperature in a town started out at 55 degrees

Start temperature = 55°Centigrade. (Initial temperature)

End of the Day = -6°Centigrade. (Final temperature)

To Find:

How far did the temperature drop?

Solution:

We will have,

`\textrm{Temperature drop}=\textrm{Final temperature}-\textrm{Initial temperature}`

Substituting the above values in it we get

`\textrm{Temperature drop}=-6-55\\\\\therefore \textrm{Temperature drop}=-61\° centigrade`

Therefore the temperature drop is -61°Centigrade.