Question

convert 43.2°f to degrees celsius. round your answer to the correct number of significant figures.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion formula

$C=\frac{5}{9}(F - 32)$

Step2: Substitute the given Fahrenheit value

$C=\frac{5}{9}(43.2 - 32)$

Step3: Calculate the value inside the parentheses

$43.2-32 = 11.2$

Step4: Multiply by the fraction

$C=\frac{5}{9}\times11.2=\frac{56}{9}\approx6.22$

Step5: Round to significant - figures

Since 43.2 has 3 significant figures, the answer $C\approx6.22^{\circ}C$ rounded to 3 significant figures is $6.22^{\circ}C$.

Answer:

$6.22$