Question

Emma wants to go swimming the first day the pool opens in May, but she is worried it will be too cold since summer only just started. She only likes to swim in the water if the pool is at least 82°F. The thermometer in the pool reads 24°C. Is the pool warm enough for Emma to swim in? Show all work to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

the water is not warm enough for her

Explanation:

Given that

Her preferred temperature = 82°F

Thermometer in water reads = 24°C

Convert the preferred temperature to °C

°C=5/9 (82-32)

°C = 27.8 °C

Hence the water is not warm enough for her