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  • Aug 14, 2005, 03:19 PM
    hdixon
    Math problem
    The pasteurization temperature of milk by the High Temperature Short Time (HTST process is 161 Fahrenheit. What is this temperature in Centigrade?

    How do you work the problem and show all the work on paper.
  • Aug 15, 2005, 03:35 AM
    CroCivic91
    You're obviously wanting us to do your homework. You'll have to start thinking.

    What do you want to do? Convert fahrenheit into centigrades? How do you do that? Is there a formula? Where can you find the formula? What did you do to try to solve the problem (except for posting on forum(s))?
  • Sep 16, 2005, 07:13 PM
    caibuadday
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CroCivic91
    You're obviously wanting us to do your homework. You'll have to start thinking.

    What do you want to do? Convert fahrenheit into centigrades? How do you do that? Is there a formula? Where can you find the formula? What did you do to try to solve the problem (except for posting on forum(s))?

    Think... water will boil at 212F (100c)... frezzzz at 32f(oc)
  • Sep 16, 2005, 10:51 PM
    colbtech
    Simple answer 71.6°C

    If it is your homework, you are only cheating yourself in the long run!
  • Sep 17, 2005, 05:26 PM
    caibuadday
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by colbtech
    Simple answer 71.6°C

    If it is your homework, you are only cheating yourself in the long run!

    think harder next time... C= (F-32)/1.8
  • Nov 20, 2005, 06:52 AM
    fredg
    Math
    Hi, Littledan,
    Taking Geometry? This question must be a review of some Algebra.
    Here is the equation.

    C = 5/9 (F - 32)

    Remember how to solve an equation?
    Substitute the Fahrenheit degrees of 161.
    C = 5/9 (161 -32)
    C = 5/9 (129)
    then, multiply by 5 and divide by 9
    C = 71.7 degrees, rounded off.
    If you don't know how to solve an equation, then please ask someone at school or somewhere, to show you the basics. You have to be able to solve equations to be successful with Geometry.
  • Dec 3, 2005, 06:52 PM
    reinsuranc
    Converting Fahrenheit to Centigrade and vice versa
    I memorized those conversion formulas when I was a kid, and long forgot them.

    However, I can derive them if I need them.

    I know two points for values of Centigrade and Fahrenheit, freezing and boiling:

    Freezing: C=0, F=32
    Boiling: C=100, F=212.

    I am assuming the relationship between Centigrade and Fahrenheit is a straight line relationship.

    Given any two points (X1,Y1) and (X2,Y2), the formula for the straight line that connects those two points is:

    Y - Y1 = (X - X1)*[(Y2 - Y1)/(X2 - X1)].

    I can then use the formula for the straight line with the two points whose value I know, and find the formula relating Centigrade and Fahrenheit.

    And if I can do it, so can you!
  • Dec 4, 2005, 05:40 PM
    CaptainForest
    36% of 789 = 0.36 * 789 = 284.04
  • Dec 19, 2005, 01:52 AM
    ROLCAM
    CaptainForest 36% of 789 = 0.36 * 789 = 284.04

    How to achieve this without a calculator.

    1).36*789
    2) (.4*789) - (.04*789)
    3) (315.6) - (31.56)
    4) 284.04

    rolcam
  • Dec 19, 2005, 12:36 PM
    CaptainForest
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ROLCAM
    CaptainForest 36% of 789 = 0.36 * 789 = 284.04

    How to achieve this without a calculator.

    1).36*789
    2) (.4*789) - (.04*789)
    3) (315.6) - (31.56)
    4) 284.04

    rolcam

    Why on Earth would you do it that way if you didn't have a calculator?

    A simpler way to do it without a calculator is:

    789
    x.36
    04734
    23670
    284.04

    Much simpler way if you don't have a calculator. And I don't see how your way is simple without a calculator.
  • Dec 19, 2005, 05:35 PM
    ROLCAM
    My way is done all mentally.
    Your way , you must use pen and paper.
    My idea comes from an old book called Speed Mathematics.
    It teaches you to use your brain.
    The aim is to be able to multiply any figure by a two figured number.
    So you look at 36 and you translate it to +40 and -4.
    I thought it would be helpful.

    Try some of these menally:-

    26*24
    89*81
    77*73
    45*45

    If you managed them, please explain your process of thought.

    Rolcam.

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