While working in science lab, you record a temperature of 149°F. You must convert this temperature to degrees Celsius. Fahrenheit is 9/5 the amount of Celsius with an additional 32 degrees. What is the equivalent in Celsius of 149°F?(1 point)

Question

Responses

13°C
13°C

65°C
65°C

210°C
210°C

101°C

Answer 1

To convert from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), you can use the following formula:

\[ C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) \]

where \(F\) is the temperature in Fahrenheit and \(C\) is the temperature in Celsius.

Let's apply this formula to convert 149°F to Celsius:

1. Subtract 32 from 149: \[ 149 - 32 = 117 \]

2. Multiply by \(\frac{5}{9}\): \[ C = \frac{5}{9} \times 117 \]

3. Calculating that: \[ C = \frac{5 \times 117}{9} = \frac{585}{9} \approx 65 \]

So, 149°F is approximately 65°C.

Therefore, the correct response is 65°C.