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Aacurate Celsius thermometer and a Fahrenheit thermometer register `60^(@)and141^(@)` respectively when placed in the same constant temperature enclosure. What is the error in the Fahrenheit thermometer?

A

`1^(@) F`

B

`3^(@) F`

C

`-5^(@) F`

D

`2^(@) F`

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