What is the temperature 38.6~^{ext{o}}ext{C} expressed in degrees Fahrenheit?

• A. 110.3~^{ext{o}}ext{F}
• B. 72.5~^{ext{o}}ext{F}
• C. 98.6~^{ext{o}}ext{F}
• D. 101.5~^{ext{o}}ext{F}

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the formula to convert temperature from degrees Celsius (\degree C) to degrees Fahrenheit (\degree F). The formula is: \[ F = \frac{9}{5} C + 32 \]
2. Substitute the given temperature in Celsius (38.6 \degree C) into the formula: \[ F = \frac{9}{5} \times 38.6 + 32 \]
3. Multiply \( \frac{9}{5} \) by 38.6 to find the intermediate value: \[ \frac{9}{5} \times 38.6 \]
4. Add 32 to the result from the previous step to complete the conversion: \[ F = \left( \frac{9}{5} \times 38.6 \right) + 32 \]
5. The final value you get after performing these calculations will be the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.