Change of Temp. converting from C to K in Entropy Change Problem

Volume: $\Delta S = nR\ln \frac{V_{2}}{V_{1}}$
Temperature: $\Delta S = nC\ln \frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}$

Henry Krasner 1C
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Change of Temp. converting from C to K in Entropy Change Problem

Why in an entropy change problem when converting to Kelvin does the book give two different values. It should be 37.6 C to 310.6 K and 157.9 C to 430.9 K. However the solutions manual states that its 310.8 K and 431 K respectively. Is this just a mistake on the book's part or is there a reason we change the temperature?
This is 4F.7 in the textbook for those who want reference.
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Re: 4F.7 (7th Ed) Change in Temperature

Please delineate the problem itself so Chem Community users don't have to reference the book.

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Re: Change of Temp. converting from C to K in Entropy Change Problem

The conversion from Celsius to Kelvin is [K] = [C] + 273.15. So, 37.6ºC would be 310.75 or approx. 310.8ºK. Likewise, 157.9ºC is 431.05 or approx. 431.1ºK.