Question

Bittu has fever. At 9 A.M, his temperature was 36°C, At 1 AM, his temperature decreased by $2\frac{1}{2}$°C. Find his temperature after the decrease.

• A. $33\frac{1}{2}$°C
• B. $23\frac{1}{2}$°C
• C. $23\frac{1}{2}$°C
• D. $30\frac{1}{2}$°C

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$33\frac{1}{2}$°C

At 9 A.M, his temperature = 36°C

At 1 AM, his temperature decreased by $2\frac{1}{2}$°C

Final temperature = 36°C - $2\frac{1}{2}$°C = $33\frac{1}{2}$°C