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How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius and Celsius to Fahrenheit?

  • A. Fahrenheit to Celsius: Subtract 32, then divide by 1.8; Celsius to Fahrenheit: Multiply by 1.8, then add 32
  • B. Fahrenheit to Celsius: Subtract 32, then divide by 2; Celsius to Fahrenheit: Multiply by 1.8, then add 20
  • C. Fahrenheit to Celsius: Multiply by 2, then add 32; Celsius to Fahrenheit: Subtract 32, then divide by 1.8
  • D. Fahrenheit to Celsius: Subtract 30, then divide by 1.8; Celsius to Fahrenheit: Multiply by 2, then add 32
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you start by subtracting 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then divide the result by 1.8. This formula accounts for the freezing point of water at 32°F and the conversion factor to Celsius. To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you multiply the Celsius temperature by 1.8 and then add 32. This process takes into consideration the conversion factor from Celsius to Fahrenheit and the freezing point of water. Choice B is incorrect as dividing by 2 instead of 1.8 would yield an inaccurate conversion. Choice C is incorrect as it involves incorrect operations for both conversions. Choice D is incorrect as subtracting 30 instead of 32 for Fahrenheit to Celsius and multiplying by 2 instead of 1.8 for Celsius to Fahrenheit would provide incorrect results.