Question

Two scientists are measuring lava temperatures. One scientist records a temperature of 1725°F. The other scientist records a temperature of 950°C. Which is the greater temperature? ( Use C = 5 — 9 (F − 32). )

Answer 1

Scientist 2 with 950°C is greater

Explanation:

C = 5/9 (F − 32)

Scientist 1 :

1725 F

= (5/9) ( 1725 - 32 )

= (5/9) (1693)

=940.56 °C

Scientist 2 : 950°C

Comparing the 2 numbers in Celsius, scientist 2 has the greater temperature.