The temperature in Jamaica is 80 degrees Fahrenheit , while the temperature in Toronto is 15 degrees celsius. How much warmer is it in Jamaica than in Toronto? Give your answer in degrees Celsius.
To convert 80 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius, we use the formula:
Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) / 1.8
So for Jamaica:
Celsius = (80 - 32) / 1.8
Celsius = 48 / 1.8
Celsius = 26.67 degrees Celsius
Now we can calculate the difference in temperature between Jamaica and Toronto:
Difference = 26.67 - 15
Difference = 11.67 degrees Celsius
Therefore, it is 11.67 degrees Celsius warmer in Jamaica than in Toronto.