Convert $- 5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$ to degrees Fahrenheit.
A) $23 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
B) $- 333 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
C) $- 9 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
D) $91 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
E) $- 13 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$

Question

Convert $- 5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$  to degrees Fahrenheit.
A) $23 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
B) $- 333 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
C) $- 9 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
D) $91 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$
E) $- 13 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is $ F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32 $. Plugging in $-5$ for $C$, we get $ F = \frac{9}{5}(-5) + 32 = -9 + 32 = 23 $.

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