Temp conversion

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#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
    cout << "-- FAHRENHEIT TO CELSIUS CONVERSION --" << endl;
    cout << "Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit:  ";
    double fahrenheit, celsius;
    cin >> fahrenheit;
    celsius = (5.0/9.0) * (fahrenheit - 32.0);
   
    cout << endl << "in degrees celsius: " << celsius << endl;
   
    system("PAUSE");
    return 0;
}


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Highlights:
avoiding integer division
making correct choice of datatype