Question

Pat has a fever. His temperature is 99.3 degrees F.

If the conversion to Celsius is C=5/9 (F-32), what is the most accurate measurement of Pat's temperature in degrees Celsius?

Answer 1

37.4 degrees

Explanation:

C = 5/9 (F-32)

F = 99.3 so plug F into the equation

C = 5/9 (99.3 - 32)

C = 5/9 (67.3)

5/9 in a calculator = .555 repeating

.555 x 67.3 = 37.35

Rounded = 37.4 degrees

Answer 2

Answer: the most accurate measurement of Pat's temperature in degrees Celsius is 37.3 degrees.

Explanation:

The conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = 5/9 (F-32).

First, we substitute Pat's temperature of 99.3 degrees Fahrenheit into the equation:

C = 5/9 (99.3-32)

C = 5/9 * 67.3

C = 37.3 degrees Celsius

So the most accurate measurement of Pat's temperature in degrees Celsius is 37.3 degrees.