The formula for converting from Fahrenheit to Celsius is given by . If the temperature outside is 96 Fahrenheit, what would the temperature be in Celsius? Round your answer to the nearest degree Celsius.
A) 50 ° Celsius
B) 36 ° Celsius
C) 41 ° Celsius
D) 7 ° Celsius
E) 64 ° Celsius

Question

The formula for converting from Fahrenheit to Celsius is given by  . If the temperature outside is 96 Fahrenheit, what would the temperature be in Celsius? Round your answer to the nearest degree Celsius. ​
A) 50 ° Celsius 
B) 36 ° Celsius 
C) 41 ° Celsius 
D) 7 ° Celsius 
E) 64 ° Celsius

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plugging in 96 for Fahrenheit in the given formula, we get:
Celsius = (96-32) * 5/9 = 64 * 5/9 = 35.56
Rounding off to the nearest degree Celsius, we get 36°C. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Formula for Converting from Fahrenheit to Celsius Is Given