Question

if a patient has a temperature of 102.6° f, which of the following is the patients temperature in celsius? choose an answer 1 37.9 2 38.1 3 40.5 4 39.2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion formula

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

Step2: Substitute given value

Substitute $F = 102.6$ into the formula: $C=\frac{5}{9}(102.6 - 32)$.
First, calculate $102.6-32 = 70.6$.
Then, $C=\frac{5}{9}\times70.6=\frac{353}{9}\approx39.2$.

Answer:

1. 39.2