Incorrect Thermometer Readings: What's the Boiling Point?

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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!