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The temperature of a body on Kelvin scale is found to be x K . When it is measured by Fahrenheit thermometer, it is found to be `x^(@)F` , then the value of x is

A

40

B

313

C

`574.25`

D

`301.25`

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To solve the problem, we need to convert the temperature from Kelvin to Fahrenheit and set up an equation based on the given information. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Temperature Scales**: We know the relationship between Kelvin (K) and Fahrenheit (F) is given by the formula: \[ F = \frac{9}{5}(K - 273) + 32 \] 2. **Setting Up the Equation**: According to the problem, the temperature in Kelvin is \( x \) K, and in Fahrenheit, it is \( x^\circ F \). Therefore, we can set up the equation: \[ x = \frac{9}{5}(x - 273) + 32 \] 3. **Simplifying the Equation**: First, we will multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction: \[ 5x = 9(x - 273) + 160 \] Expanding the right side: \[ 5x = 9x - 2457 + 160 \] Simplifying further: \[ 5x = 9x - 2297 \] 4. **Rearranging the Equation**: Now, we will move \( 9x \) to the left side: \[ 5x - 9x = -2297 \] This simplifies to: \[ -4x = -2297 \] 5. **Solving for x**: Dividing both sides by -4 gives: \[ x = \frac{2297}{4} \] Calculating this gives: \[ x = 574.25 \] ### Final Answer: The value of \( x \) is \( 574.25 \).
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