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Convert 72°F to °C (to the nearest tenth) using one of the following formulas: Fahrenheit to Celsius Celsius to Fahrenheit °C = (°F - 32) × °F = × °C + 32.

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The answer is 22.2 degrees Celsius
User Kanav
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Answer:

22.2° C

Explanation:

We have to convert 72° fahrenheit to ° Celsius by using formula

Since formula to convert ° F to °C is :

( F - 32) ×
(5)/(9) = C

Now we put F = 72°

( 72 - 32 ) ×
(5)/(9) = C


(40 * 5)/(9)=C

C =
(200)/(9)

C = 22.22 ≈ 22.2° C

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