What answer should be reported,with the correct number of significant figures,for the following calculation? (249.362 + 41)/ 63.498
A) 4.6
B) 4.57
C) 4.573
D) 4.5728
E) 4.57277

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The sum (249.362 + 41) has the least number of decimal places (0) from the number 41, so the result should be rounded to the nearest whole number, 290. The division 290/63.498 should be reported with three significant figures, resulting in 4.57.

What Answer Should Be Reported,with the Correct Number of Significant