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

A

55.3\(^o\)C

B

30.43\(^o\)C

C

49.0\(^o\)C

D

16.43\(^o\)C

correct option: b

\(\frac{49 - 0}{210 - 49}\) = \(\frac{\theta - 0}{100 - \theta}\) 

\(\frac{49}{161} = \frac{\theta}{100}\) 

49 x 100 = 161 x \(\theta\) 

\(\theta = \frac{4900}{161}\) = 30.43\(^o\)

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