Question

On a given morning, the temperature was 71°F. The temperature dropped 5°F and then rose 8°F. How much does the temperature need to rise or fall to return to the initial temperature of 71°F? (1 point)
Fall 8 degrees
Rise 8 degrees
Fall 3 degrees
Rise 5 degrees

Answers

GPT 3.5
The temperature initially dropped 5°F, then rose 8°F.

To return to the initial temperature of 71°F, the temperature needs to rise by the same amount it initially dropped, which is 5°F.

Therefore, the temperature needs to rise 5 degrees.

Related Questions