Use the appropriate rounding rule to answer the question with the correct precision or correct number of significantdigits.
-If you buy 228 items which weigh 0.038 lb each, what is the total weight of your purchase?
A)8.664 lb
B)8.7 lb
C)9 lb
D)8.66 lb

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The total weight is calculated as 228 items * 0.038 lb/item = 8.664 lb. According to significant figures rules, the least number of decimal places in the given data is 3 (in 0.038), so the answer should be rounded to the nearest tenth, making it 8.7 lb.

Use the Appropriate Rounding Rule to Answer the Question with the Correct