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Chicago has a temperature of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It is colder in Minneapolis than in Chicago. Which of the following could represent the temperature of Minneapolis?

A. 12 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 8 degrees Fahrenheit
C. -8 degrees Fahrenheit
D. -12 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer :

To solve the problem, we start with the fact that Chicago's temperature is given as
[tex]$$10^\circ \text{F}.$$[/tex]
Since Minneapolis is colder than Chicago, its temperature must be less than
[tex]$$10^\circ \text{F}.$$[/tex]

Looking at the options:

- Option A: [tex]$12^\circ \text{F}$[/tex] is greater than [tex]$10^\circ \text{F}$[/tex], so it is not valid.
- Option B: [tex]$8^\circ \text{F}$[/tex] is less than [tex]$10^\circ \text{F}$[/tex] and represents a realistic temperature difference.
- Option C: [tex]$-8^\circ \text{F}$[/tex] is less than [tex]$10^\circ \text{F}$[/tex], but this value is unusually cold for this context.
- Option D: [tex]$-12^\circ \text{F}$[/tex] is even colder than Option C and is less likely to be the typical temperature difference mentioned.

Since the most reasonable and realistic option for a colder temperature in Minneapolis is [tex]$8^\circ \text{F}$[/tex], we conclude that the correct answer is:

[tex]$$\textbf{Option B.}$$[/tex]