A patient has a temperature that is measured as 102° F. Which of the following equations is correct for the conversion of this measurement into degrees Celsius?

a. (102 × 9)/5 + 32
b. 102 × 32/15 98
c. 102/5 + 32/5
d. (102-32) × 5/9


Ans: d. (102-32) × 5/9

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