A child comes into the doctor's office with a temperature of 39.2 °C.What is the child's temperature in Fahrenheit?
A) 103 °F
B) 98.6 °F
C) 277 °F
D) 312 °F
E) 96.8 °F

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, use the formula $F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32$. Plugging in 39.2 for $C$, we get $F = \frac{9}{5}(39.2) + 32 = 102.56$, which rounds to 103 °F.

A Child Comes into the Doctor's Office with a Temperature