Question

Paheli and Boojho measured their body temperature. Paheli found hers to be $98.6°F$ and Boojho recorded $37°C$. Which of the following statement is true?

• A. Paheli has a higher body temperature than Boojho.
• B. Paheli has a lower body temperature than Boojho.
• C. Both have a normal body temperature.
• D. Both are suffering from fever.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both have a normal body temperature.

Correct option: Option C

1. There are two types of scales used to measure temperature generally, namely, Fahrenheit and Celsius.
2. The normal temperatures for Fahrenheit and Celsius are $98.6°F$ and $37°C$ respectively.
3. So, both of them have the same temperature, and it is normal.
4. This can also be verified using the conversion formula $C=\frac{5}{9}\left(F-32\right)$, where $C$ is temperature in Celsius and $F$ is temperature in Fahrenheit.
5. By substituting the value of Fahrenheit in the above expression $C=\frac{5}{9}\left(98.6-32\right)=37°C$. Thus, $98.6°F=36°C$.
6. So, this option is correct.

Hence, option C is correct.