Determine the answer for the equation below with correct number of significant figures: 1.2 × 1.79 = ________
A)2.148
B)2.15
C)2.1
D)2.2
E)none of the above

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The number with the least significant figures is 1.2, which has 2 significant figures. Therefore, the answer should also have 2 significant figures. The product is 2.148, which rounds to 2.1.

Determine the Answer for the Equation Below with Correct Number