Question 60
EasyOriginal questionNormal human body temperature is about 37 °C. What is this on the Fahrenheit scale?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
F = (9/5) × C + 32 = (9/5) × 37 + 32.
= 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 °F.
Worth noting
66.6 forgets to add 32. 104 °F is 40 °C, a high fever.
- Concept
- Celsius to Fahrenheit
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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