Two thermometers are calibrated, one in degrees Celsius and the other in degrees Fahrenheit. At what temperature (in kelvins) do their readings measure the same temperature?
A. 218.15
B. 233.15
C. 273.15
D. 40.15
E. 0
Answer: B
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