Express a body temperature 98.6°F in Celsius degrees.
A) $66.6 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
B) $72.6 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
C) $37.0 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
D) $45.5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$

Question

Express a body temperature 98.6°F in Celsius degrees. 
A) $66.6 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
B) $72.6 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
C) $37.0 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
D) $45.5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, use the formula $C = \frac{5}{9} \times (F - 32)$. Substituting 98.6 for F gives $C = \frac{5}{9} \times (98.6 - 32) = 37.0 ^{\circ}C$.

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