Question

A man awoke to a temperature of 41°F. By the time he arrived at work, the temperature had increased by 9°F. At lunch he noted the temperature had decreased from the temperature when he arrived at work by 6°F. Upon arriving home after work, the temperature had decreased another 8°F. What was the temperature when the man arrived home?

Group of answer choices
A) 36°F
B) 18°F
C) 64°F
D) 27°F
E) 52°F

Answer 1

The temperature when the man arrived home was 36°F, after several increases and decreases throughout the day.

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial temperature was 41°F. When the man arrived at work, the temperature increased by 9°F, making it 41°F + 9°F = 50°F. At lunch, the temperature decreased by 6°F from the morning's high, so it was now 50°F - 6°F = 44°F. After work, the temperature decreased by another 8°F, resulting in a final temperature of 44°F - 8°F = 36°F.