Question

Of the following approximate conversions of Celsius into Fahrenheit, which is most accurate?
a.
24°C Almost-equals 75.9°F
b.
2°C Almost-equals 35.8°F
c.
34°C Almost-equals 92.7°F
d.
13°C Almost-equals 55.0°F



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Calculations:
- 24°C = 1.8·24 + 32 = 75.2°F (given 75.9 → error 0.7°F)
- 2°C = 1.8·2 + 32 = 35.6°F (given 35.8 → error 0.2°F)
- 34°C = 1.8·34 + 32 = 93.2°F (given 92.7 → error 0.5°F)
- 13°C = 1.8·13 + 32 = 55.4°F (given 55.0 → error 0.4°F)

Smallest error is choice B.