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To conserve energy, room temperatures are kept at 68.0ºF in the winter and 78.0ºF in the summer. What are these temperatures on the Celsius scale?

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To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, the formula is: C = (F - 32) * (5/9)

Step-by-step explanation:

So, 68.0ºF in Celsius is:

C = (68.0 - 32) * (5/9) = 20.0ºC

And 78.0ºF in Celsius is:

C = (78.0 - 32) * (5/9) = 25.6ºC

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