What is the Celsius equivalent of 72 degrees Fahrenheit?

To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula:

[ C = \frac{(F - 32) \times 5}{9} ]

where ( C ) represents the temperature in Celsius and ( F ) represents the temperature in Fahrenheit. For this specific conversion, the calculation proceeds as follows:

1. Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature:

( 72 - 32 = 40 )

2. Multiply the result by 5:

( 40 \times 5 = 200 )

3. Divide that product by 9 to get the Celsius equivalent:

( \frac{200}{9} \approx 22.22 )

Rounding this value gives you approximately 22 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the Celsius equivalent of 72 degrees Fahrenheit is accurately represented as 22.

The other options represent temperatures that do not result from the conversion equation for 72 degrees Fahrenheit, reinforcing the validity of the calculated answer.