Code: # this programs asks for temperature in Fahrenheit # and converts it to Ce

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Code:
# this programs asks for temperature in Fahrenheit
# and converts it to Celsius

.text
.globl main
main: # main has to be a global label
addu $s7, $0, $ra # save return address in a global register


# GETTING INPUT VALUE

la $a0,input # print message "input" on the console
li $v0,4
syscall

li $v0,5 #insert here code to get number entered on the console
syscall

# CALCULATING

addi $t0,$v0,-32 # a = a + (-32)
mul $t0,$t0,5 # a = a * 5
div $t0,$t0,9 # a= a/9

# PRINTING

la $a0,result # Store the string named 'result' in $a0
li $v0,4 #
syscall # __?

move $a0,$t0 # __?
li $v0,1 # __?
syscall # __?

.data
input: .asciiz " Enter temperature in Fahrenheit: "
result: .asciiz "The temperature in Celsius is: "

addu $ra, $0, $s7 # restore the return address
jr $ra # return to the main program
add $0, $0, $0 # nop (no operation)


1) what formula was used to convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Ok is the answer (((a+(-32)).5)/9)

If not, could i please get some help

Explanation / Answer

the formula used is : (°F - 32) x 5/9 = °C so you are correct.

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