Question

in science class, richard learns that petrol has a boiling point of 203° fahrenheit. his teacher asks him to convert this temperature to degrees celsius. what is the boiling point of petrol in degrees celsius?
307.8°c
130.6°c
397.4°c
95°c

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius

The formula to convert Fahrenheit (\(F\)) to Celsius (\(C\)) is \(C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32)\).

Step2: Substitute \(F = 203\) into the formula

First, calculate \(F-32\): \(203 - 32=171\).
Then, multiply by \(\frac{5}{9}\): \(C=\frac{5}{9}\times171\).
\(\frac{5\times171}{9}=\frac{855}{9} = 95\).

Answer:

\(95^{\circ}\text{C}\) (corresponding to the option \(95^{\circ}\text{C}\))