Which of the following is the correct Celsius equivalent of a temperature of 99.6 °F?

• A. 37.6 °C
• B. 35.3 °C
• C. 32.0 °C
• D. 40.0 °C

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall the formula to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C): \(\displaystyle C = \frac{5}{9} (F - 32)\).
2. Substitute the given Fahrenheit temperature into the formula: \(\displaystyle C = \frac{5}{9} (99.6 - 32)\).
3. Calculate the difference inside the parentheses: \(\displaystyle 99.6 - 32\).
4. Multiply the result by \(\frac{5}{9}\) to find the Celsius temperature.
5. Compare your calculated Celsius value to the given options to identify the correct equivalent temperature.