In the Fahrenheit Temperature Scale, Water Freezes at 32°F and Boils

Multiple Choice

In the Fahrenheit temperature scale, water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. In the Celsius (or centigrade) scale, water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C. Assuming that the Fahrenheit temperature F and the Celsius temperature C are related by a linear equation, find the Celsius temperature that correspond to 39°F, to the nearest degree. ​

A) 54°C
B) 7°C
C) 4°C
D) 39°C
E) 38°C