High School

The melting point of a certain solid is -27 degrees Celsius. This corresponds to what temperature in Fahrenheit?

A. -16.6 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 0 degrees Fahrenheit
C. -32 degrees Fahrenheit
D. -46.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer :

Final answer:

To calculate the conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit for the given melting point of -27°C, the formula F = (C × 9/5) + 32 is used, which results in -16.6°F, hence correct answer is A) -16.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Explanation:

To convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, we can use the following formula:

F = (C × 9/5) + 32

Where F is the Fahrenheit temperature and C is the Celsius temperature.

Let's apply the formula to the given melting point, which is -27 degrees Celsius:

F = (-27 × 9/5) + 32

= (-243/5) + 32

= -48.6 + 32

= -16.6 degrees Fahrenheit