The temperature on an Oswego, New York "warm" spring day has a maximum of 64$\degree$F and a minimum of 30$\degree$F. What is the number of heating degree days?
A) 18
B)30
C) 34
D) 47
E) 64

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heating degree days are calculated by subtracting the average of the day's high and low temperatures from 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In this case, the average temperature is (64+30)/2 = 47°F. Subtracting this from 65°F gives 65 - 47 = 18 heating degree days.

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