Solve the Problem $\frac { 5 } { 9 }$ When the Temperature Is Below

question 47

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-To convert a Fahrenheit temperature to a Celsius temperature, we subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then multiply the result by $\frac { 5 } { 9 }$ . When the temperature is below $29 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ the first grade students are not allowed to play outside. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

• A) \(15.9 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• B) \(84.2 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• C) \(20.2 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)
• D) \(- 1.7 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }\)

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