alleryStart learning →A temperature of -7/4 C falls by 5/4 C. What is it now?
A-1/2 C
B3 C
C-3 C
D1/2 C
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. -3 C
The new temperature is -7/4 - 5/4 = -12/4 = -3 C.
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