A patient's temperature is $0.9 ^ { \circ }$ above normal. ( $98.6 ^ { \circ }$ Fahrenheit is considered normal.) What is his temperature?
A) $100.6 ^ { \circ }$
B) $100.5 ^ { \circ }$
C) $99.3 ^ { \circ }$
D) $99.5 ^ { \circ }$
E) $99.4 ^ { \circ }$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the patient's temperature, we need to add the 0.9 degrees to the normal temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit. 
98.6 + 0.9 = 99.5 
So the patient's temperature is 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Therefore, the best choice is D.

A Patient's Temperature Is 0.9∘0.9 ^ { \circ }0.9∘ Above Normal 98.6∘98.6 ^ { \circ }98.6∘

A Patient's Temperature Is $0.9 ^ { \circ }$ Above Normal $98.6 ^ { \circ }$