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The lower and upper fixed points marked on a Mercury-in-glass thermometer are 210mm apart. The end of the mercury column in the tube is 49mm above the lower fixed point in a room. What is the temperature of the room in degrees Celsius? 

A.

55.3oC

B.

23.3oC

C.

49.0oC

D.

16.43oC

Correct answer is B

4902100 = θ0100θ 

49210=θ100 

49 x 100 = 210 x θ 

θ=4900210 = 23.3o