Question

1. two scientists are measuring the temperatures of lava. one scientist records a temperature of 1725°f. the other scientist records a temperature of 950°c. which is the greater temperature?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

Use the formula $F=\frac{9}{5}C + 32$.
Substitute $C = 950$ into the formula: $F=\frac{9}{5}\times950+32$.
First, calculate $\frac{9}{5}\times950=9\times190 = 1710$.
Then, $F=1710 + 32=1742^{\circ}F$.

Step2: Compare the two temperatures

We have one temperature as $1725^{\circ}F$ and the other as $1742^{\circ}F$ (converted from $950^{\circ}C$).
Since $1742>1725$.

Answer:

The temperature of $950^{\circ}C$ is the greater temperature.