Given the temperature of wastewater at 50°F, what is the corresponding temperature in °C?

Given the temperature of wastewater at 50°F, what is the corresponding temperature in °C?

• A. 10°C
• B. 12°C
• C. 17°C
• D. 20°C

Answer: (A)

To convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula: \[ °C = \frac{(°F - 32) \times 5}{9} \] Applying this formula for 50°F: 1. Subtract 32 from 50: \(50 - 32 = 18\) 2. Multiply the result by 5: \(18 \times 5 = 90\) 3. Divide by 9 to get the Celsius temperature: \(90 \div 9 = 10\) Thus, 50°F corresponds to 10°C. This calculation confirms that 10°C is the correct conversion for the given temperature in Fahrenheit.

To convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula:

[

°C = \frac{(°F - 32) \times 5}{9}

]

Applying this formula for 50°F:

1. Subtract 32 from 50:

(50 - 32 = 18)

2. Multiply the result by 5:

(18 \times 5 = 90)

3. Divide by 9 to get the Celsius temperature:

(90 \div 9 = 10)

Thus, 50°F corresponds to 10°C. This calculation confirms that 10°C is the correct conversion for the given temperature in Fahrenheit.