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Convert 53 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius. Input the value only. (Round the final answer to the nearest tenth.)

A. 10.6
B. 11.7
C. 12.8
D. 13.9

Answer :

Converting 53 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius yields approximately 11.7 degrees Celsius, hence the correct answer is b) 11.7

To convert 53 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius, several steps are involved. Firstly, we start with the given temperature in Fahrenheit, which is 53°F. Then, to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, we use the formula:

Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) * (5/9)

Here are the steps broken down:

  1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature: 53°F - 32 = 21°F.
  2. Multiply the result by 5/9 to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius: 21°F * (5/9) = 11.666...°C.
  3. Since we're asked to round the final answer to the nearest tenth, the result is approximately 11.7°C.

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