Incorrect Thermometer Readings: What's the Boiling Point?

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The discussion revolves around a thermometer that is incorrectly calibrated, showing -10 degrees Celsius at the melting point and 60 degrees Celsius at 50 degrees Celsius. Participants are trying to determine the boiling point reading based on the assumption of a linear relationship between actual temperature and thermometer readings. Confusion arises when attempting to visualize the data in a table format, leading to requests for clarification. The main focus is on solving for the boiling point reading given the flawed calibration. The conversation highlights the challenges of interpreting incorrect thermometer data.
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1. A thermometer is calibrated wrongly. At the melting point, it reads -10 degree celsius. At 50 degree celsius, it reads 60 degree celsius. What does the thermometer read at the boiling point?



2. I think this is logic-based.



3. I drew a table but got confused.
 
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Newtonrulez said:
1. A thermometer is calibrated wrongly. At the melting point, it reads -10 degree celsius. At 50 degree celsius, it reads 60 degree celsius. What does the thermometer read at the boiling point?
Assume that the relationship between temperature and the reading on the thermometer is linear.

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Sorry i didnt get it still..i tried to draw a table but i got lost in the way..
Could you please elaborate?
Thanks!
 
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