A2L Item 111

Goal: Problem solving

Source: UMPERG-ctqpe182

What temperature reading (if any) would have the same numerical value on
both the Celcius and Fahrenheit temperature scales?

  1. -40°
  2. 180°
  3. 72°
  4. -25.6°
  5. 568°
  6. None of the above
  7. Cannot be determined

Commentary:

Answer

(2) This is a standard problem useful for determining whether students
are comfortable converting between the two temperature scales.