Question

The outside temperature at midnight today in Polina’s hometown was 18 degrees F. The temperature increases by 1.2 degrees F each hour over the next 15 hours. Polina’s school does not send students outside for recess if the outside temperature is 32 degrees F or lower. Recess at her school always starts on the half hour or hour. Which statement is true about recess at Polina’s school?

A. Only students who have recess at 11:00 a.m. or later may go outside.
B. Only students who have recess at 11:30 a.m. or later may go outside.
C. Only students who have recess at 12:00 p.m. or later may go outside.
D. Only students who have recess at 12:30 p.m. or later may go outside.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

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Answer 2

C: Only students who have recess at 12:00 p.m. or later may go outside.