If the following arithmetic operations were carried out on measured quantities, to how many significant figures should the answer be reported?
(5.70*16.90) / 7.2356
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

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The result should be reported with the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant figures. Here, 5.70 has 3 significant figures, which is the fewest among the numbers involved.

If the Following Arithmetic Operations Were Carried Out on Measured