Solve the Problem. -The Temperature at 5:00 Was -7°C. Four Hours Later, It

question 549

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The temperature at 5:00 was -7°C. Four hours later, it was -8°C. What was the change in temperature?

• A) 15°C
• B) -15°C
• C) 1°C
• D) -1°C

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum of a loan or deposit twice a year, resulting in interest earning interest.

Amortization Schedule

An amortization schedule is a table detailing each periodic payment on an amortizing loan, including amounts going towards principal and interest over the life of the loan.

Total Debt Service Ratio

A financial ratio that compares an individual's total debt payments to their gross income, used by lenders to assess borrowing capacity.

Compounded Semi-annually

This refers to the process where interest earnings are calculated and reinvested into the principal balance twice a year.