Question

A thermometer measured the temperature inside a house as 78.4°F. A thermometer outside in the sun measured the temperature as 92.9°F. Steve thought the difference in temperatures was 14.5°F. Was Steve's answer reasonable?

A.
Yes, it is reasonable because 92.9 – 78.4 = 14.5.

B.
No, it is not reasonable because 92.9 – 78.4 = 26.5.

C.
No, it is not reasonable because 92.9 – 78.4 = 24.5.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Inside a house as 78.4°F
Outside in the sun measured the temperature as 92.9°F

The difference = 92.9°F - 78.4°F = 14.5°F

Answer

A.
Yes, it is reasonable because 92.9 – 78.4 = 14.5.