Medium MCQ +4 / -1

Using rules of significant figures, the product $2.5 \times 1.25$ should be reported as:

  1. A 3.125
  2. B 3.13
  3. C 3.1 Correct answer
  4. D 3

Solution

2.5 has 2 sig figs (limiting). Result rounded to 2 sig figs = 3.1.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Units and Measurement · Topic: Significant Figures

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