A temperature change of 16.0 degrees Fahrenheit is equivalent to how many degrees change on the Celsius temperature scale?

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To convert a temperature change from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you use the formula: (°F - 32) × 5/9. However, for a temperature change (not an absolute temperature), you only need to apply the ratio of 5/9, because the subtraction of 32 is for adjusting the different starting points of the two scales, which doesn't apply to changes in temperature. Therefore, a change of 16.0°F is equivalent to 16.0 × 5/9 = 8.89°C.

A Temperature Change of 16