The temperature in Alaska dropped -50.16°C in 5.7 hours. How much did the temperature drop per hour?

Question

A. 5.7°C

B. 8.8°C

C. -5.7°C

D. -8.8°C

Answer 1

To find the temperature drop per hour, we need to divide the total temperature drop by the number of hours.

Temperature drop per hour = (-50.16°C)/(5.7 hours)

This can be simplified as -8.8°C.

So the correct answer is D. -8.8°C.