To find the equivalent temperature in degrees Fahrenheit for a given temperature in degrees Celsius, you can use the formula:
[tex]\[ F = \left( C \times \frac{9}{5} \right) + 32 \][/tex]
Where:
- [tex]\( C \)[/tex] is the temperature in degrees Celsius.
- [tex]\( F \)[/tex] is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
Let's apply this formula step-by-step to the given temperature of 38.5 °C:
1. Multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5:
[tex]\[ 38.5 \times \frac{9}{5} \][/tex]
2. Calculate the value from step 1:
38.5 multiplied by 9 equals 346.5; dividing this by 5 equals:
[tex]\[ \frac{346.5}{5} = 69.3 \][/tex]
3. Add 32 to the result from step 2:
[tex]\[ 69.3 + 32 = 101.3 \][/tex]
Therefore, the body temperature of 38.5 °C is equivalent to 101.3 °F.
