Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The value that determines the significant figure in the final answer needs to be determined if one multiplies
Concept introduction:
The term significant figures can be defined as the total number of digits including the last digit whose value is undecided. When dividing, number of the significant figures should not exceed the least amount of the significant figures in both the values.
Answer to Problem 109A
The significant figure in the final answer determined by
Explanation of Solution
When dividing, number of the significant figures should not exceed the least amount of the significant figures in both the values. In other words, the number with lowest significant figure determines the significant figure in the final answer.
The significant figure in the final answer determined by
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