What is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit corresponding to 16 degrees Celsius?

• A. 70.0 °F
• B. 32.0 °F
• C. 61.0 °F
• D. 42.8 °F

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall the formula to convert temperature from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F): \(\displaystyle F = \frac{9}{5} C + 32\).
2. Identify the given temperature in Celsius, which is \$16\,^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$.
3. Substitute \(C = 16\) into the conversion formula: \(\displaystyle F = \frac{9}{5} \times 16 + 32\).
4. Perform the multiplication first: calculate \(\frac{9}{5} \times 16\).
5. Add 32 to the result from the previous step to find the temperature in Fahrenheit.