Use the rules for subtraction of measurements to subtract the second measurement from the first. $73.26$ oz $63.468$ oz
A) $9.79$ oz
B) $9.792$ oz
C) $11$ oz
D) $7$ oz
E) $10$ oz

Question

Use the rules for subtraction of measurements to subtract the second measurement from the first. $73.26$          oz $63.468$        oz
A) $9.79$ oz
B) $9.792$ oz
C) $11$ oz
D) $7$ oz
E) $10$ oz

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because 73.26 - 63.468 = 9.792, which rounds to 9.79 when reported to the correct number of significant figures.

Use the Rules for Subtraction of Measurements to Subtract the Second