According to the weather report, the high temperature for the day was greater than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$. Which of the following best describes the high temperature? A. The high temperature was less than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero. B. The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ below zero. C. The high temperature was less than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ below zero. D. The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero.

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The statement "the high temperature for the day was greater than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$" means that the temperature was **above** $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$.

Let's evaluate each option:

- **A.** *The high temperature was less than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero.*  
  This means the temperature was **below** $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$, which contradicts the statement.

- **B.** *The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ below zero.*  
  This implies a temperature much colder than freezing, which is not relevant to the statement.

- **C.** *The high temperature was less than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ below zero.*  
  This also suggests a temperature below zero, which doesn't align with the statement.

- **D.** *The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero.*  
  This accurately reflects that the temperature was **greater than** $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$.

**Answer:**  
**D. The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero.**
The high temperature was more than $$ 81^{\circ} \mathrm{F} $$ above zero.

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