On January 5, the temperature at a camp site near the arctic circle was - $27^{\circ}$ Fahrenheit. The temperature rose $3^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$ per day for 5 days. What was the temperature on January 10th?
A) $12^{\circ}$
B) $-12^{\circ}$
C) $13^{\circ}$
D) $-13^{\circ}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature increased by $3^{\circ} \mathrm{F} \times 5 = 15^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$, so the new temperature was $-27^{\circ} \mathrm{F} + 15^{\circ} \mathrm{F} = -12^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$.

On January 5, the Temperature at a Camp Site near the Arctic