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What is the temperature reading (in ℃) on the thermometer shown in the figure?
37.1

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Solution

The correct option is A 37.1
Long lines = Increase of 1 ℃
Shorter lines = Increase of 0.1 ℃
The line coinciding with the mercury level is the temperature, i.e., 37 + 1(0.1) = 37.1 °C

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