The temperature of a normal human body is 37 °C. On the Fahrenheit scale, this…

Concept

The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are related by a linear conversion.

For a Celsius temperature C, the Fahrenheit temperature is F = C × 9/5 + 32.

Application

1. Let C = 37 °C, the temperature given in the question.

2. Substitute the value: F = 37 × 9/5 + 32.

3. Calculate the scaled part: 37 × 9/5 = 66.6.

4. Add the offset: F = 66.6 + 32 = 98.6 °F.

Cross-check

Reverse the conversion: C = (F − 32) × 5/9. For F = 98.6 °F, C = (98.6 − 32) × 5/9 = 37 °C, which reproduces the given temperature.

Therefore, 37 °C equals 98.6 °F.