alleryStart learning →A patient's thermometer reads 38.5 degrees C. By how much is this above the normal 37 degrees C?
A0.5 degrees C
B1.5 degrees C
C2.5 degrees C
D3.5 degrees C
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1.5 degrees C
The difference is 38.5 - 37 = 1.5 degrees C.
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