Answer:
Part A: option C. 135.2°F
Part B: 40 min
Step-by-step explanation:
Part A: What is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of the soup after 25 minutes?
1. Set an equation:
temperature: T
initial temperature: To = 192.7°F
decrease rate: 2.3°F / min
time = t
2. Substitute t = 25 min
Part B. How many minutes will it take for the soup to cool to 100.7°F?
2. Solve the equation for t
3. Substitute T = 100.7°F