Asked by Brandon Mcgee on Jun 03, 2024
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The client's temperature is 101.1°F.Which is the correct conversion to centigrade?
A) 38.0°C
B) 38.4°C
C) 38.8°C
D) 39.2°C
Centigrade
A temperature scale also known as Celsius, where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure.
Fahrenheit
A temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard conditions.
- Master the broad factors implicated in tracking and deciphering key health indicators.
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Nathalia RodriguezJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, we subtract 32 and then multiply by 5/9.
So, (101.1°F - 32) x 5/9 = 38.4°C. Therefore, the correct choice is B.
So, (101.1°F - 32) x 5/9 = 38.4°C. Therefore, the correct choice is B.
Learning Objectives
- Master the broad factors implicated in tracking and deciphering key health indicators.
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