Water boils at sea level at 100°C. The boiling point of water decreases about 5°C for every mile above sea level.
Santa Fe, New Mexico is at 7200 feet above sea level. At about what temperature does water boil in Santa Fe? (hint: 1 mi = 5280 feet).
a.
about 63°C
c.
about 96°C
b.
about 93°C
d.
about 50°C

Question

Water boils at sea level at 100°C. The boiling point of water decreases about 5°C for every mile above sea level.
Santa Fe, New Mexico is at 7200 feet above sea level. At about what temperature does water boil in Santa Fe? (hint: 1 mi = 5280 feet).
a.
about 63°C
c.
about 96°C
b.
about 93°C
d.
about 50°C

zepdrix · Answer

Hey Shay :) Welcome to OpenStudy!

zepdrix · Answer

We first want to convert our 7200 ft into miles.
Do you understand how to do that? :o