The diagram above illustrates the mercury-in-glass thermometer used for determining the temperature of a room. Use the data on it to determine the room temperature.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let the room temperature be X.
We have, \(\frac{3-0}{10-0} = \frac{X-0}{100-0}\)
\(\frac{3}{10} = \frac{X}{100}\)
\(X = \frac{3 \times 100}{10}\)
= 30°C
Let the room temperature be X.
We have, \(\frac{3-0}{10-0} = \frac{X-0}{100-0}\)
\(\frac{3}{10} = \frac{X}{100}\)
\(X = \frac{3 \times 100}{10}\)
= 30°C