Question 9030 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
A lab measures a sample temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. What is this in degrees Celsius?
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Correct answer to question 9030
- C: 25 degrees C
Explanation
C = (F - 32) x 5/9 = (77 - 32) x 5/9 = 25 degrees C. Forgetting the 5/9 gives 45.
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