Normal body temperature is 37 C; what is it in Fahrenheit?

Normal body temperature is 37 C; what is it in Fahrenheit?

• A. 98.6 F
• B. 97.0 F
• C. 99.6 F
• D. 100.4 F

Answer: (A)

To compare Celsius and Fahrenheit, use the conversion F = C × 9/5 + 32. For 37 C: 37 × 9/5 = 66.6, then 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 F. This matches the commonly cited normal body temperature. The other values correspond to different Celsius temperatures: 97.0 F is about 36.1 C, 99.6 F is about 37.6 C, and 100.4 F is about 38.0 C. So 98.6 F is the one that equals 37 C.

To compare Celsius and Fahrenheit, use the conversion F = C × 9/5 + 32. For 37 C: 37 × 9/5 = 66.6, then 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 F. This matches the commonly cited normal body temperature. The other values correspond to different Celsius temperatures: 97.0 F is about 36.1 C, 99.6 F is about 37.6 C, and 100.4 F is about 38.0 C. So 98.6 F is the one that equals 37 C.