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It was -5C in Copenhagen and -12C in Oslo. Which city was colder?

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Answer:

Oslo is colder.

Explanation:

Which ever one is furthest away from 0.

Think money. Which would you rather be - - 5 dollars in debt or - - 12 dollars in debt? That is the same question you are trying to solve.

You should say that you want to be 5 dollars in debt. That means that Copenhagen is the "warmer" place since it only - 5oC

- 12 degrees is a lot colder. It is much deeper below zero.

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