What is the forecast?
One of the things I find challenging as a U.S. citizen is, of course, the temperature conversion. The United States is apparently the only country that uses Fahrenheit for temperature, the rest of the world prefers Celsius, which is a system that really makes more sense. But growing up in the U.S. I don't think in Celsius. So I have to think hard to figure out what the temperature is, or what the weather report says it will be on a given day.
You decide. Which formula is easier for you - I have my favorite but each person is different. Both work. Either way, if I want to know without asking, I have to use one of these. Remember, I have no Internet when I am in the forest, or even at the research station, so I can't just run to my computer and look it up. Try them both - then try them without pencil and paper.
1st Method: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you must multiply the current temperature by 9, divide that number by 5, and add 32. Ex. We have a current temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. Multiplied by 9 it equals 315, divided b y 5 equals 63, and add 32, which equals 95 degrees Fahrenheit
2nd Method: Another alternative to the above temperature conversion is to follow this sequence:
1) Double the number 2) Deduct 10% and 3) Add 32 to get the Fahrenheit figure. Ex. We have a current temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. Double it which equals 70, deduct 10% (7) equaling 63, and add 32, which equals 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Post your replies here and later I will post one that tells you which method my mind can do with NO pencil and paper.
You decide. Which formula is easier for you - I have my favorite but each person is different. Both work. Either way, if I want to know without asking, I have to use one of these. Remember, I have no Internet when I am in the forest, or even at the research station, so I can't just run to my computer and look it up. Try them both - then try them without pencil and paper.
1st Method: To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, you must multiply the current temperature by 9, divide that number by 5, and add 32. Ex. We have a current temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. Multiplied by 9 it equals 315, divided b y 5 equals 63, and add 32, which equals 95 degrees Fahrenheit
2nd Method: Another alternative to the above temperature conversion is to follow this sequence:
1) Double the number 2) Deduct 10% and 3) Add 32 to get the Fahrenheit figure. Ex. We have a current temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. Double it which equals 70, deduct 10% (7) equaling 63, and add 32, which equals 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Post your replies here and later I will post one that tells you which method my mind can do with NO pencil and paper.
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