Question

The formula for converting degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C) is C = 5/9(F - 32). Find C for F = 5 degrees.

A: –15 degrees

B: –27 degrees

C: 3 degrees

D: –49 degrees

Answer 1

F=5 degrees
Applying this value to the formula
C=5/9(F-32)
=5/9(5-32)
=5/9(-27)
= -135/9
= -15 °C