A temperature of 78 F was recorded yesterday. The forecasted high for today is predicted to be above this temperature. Which of the following could be the expected high temperature?
A)21 C
B)24 C
C)29 C
D)273 K
E)290 K

Question

A temperature of 78  F was recorded yesterday. The forecasted high for today is predicted to be above this temperature. Which of the following could be the expected high temperature?
A)21 C 
B)24 C 
C)29 C 
D)273 K 
E)290 K

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the temperature yesterday was 78°F, any option that is lower than 78°F or equal to it cannot be the expected high temperature for today. 
Option D and E are in Kelvin scale which is not comparable to Fahrenheit scale. So, they cannot be the expected high temperature for today. 
Option A is much lower than yesterday's temperature, so it cannot be the expected high temperature for today. 
Option B is only slightly higher than yesterday's temperature, so it is less likely to be the expected high temperature for today. 
Therefore, the best choice is option C which is significantly higher than yesterday's temperature and matches the prediction of being higher than yesterday's temperature.

A Temperature of 78 F Was Recorded Yesterday