If a thermometer indicates 40 degrees Celsius, what is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

1 Answer
May 18, 2018

#104 °F#

Explanation:

Here we will use the temperature conversion formula from #°C# to #°F# as follows:

#T_(°F) = T_(°C) × 9/5 + 32#

In this example, #T_(°C) = 40#

Hence, #T_(°F) = 40 xx 9/5 +32#

#= 8xx9 +32#

#= 72 + 32 = 104° F#