Determine the answer to the following equation with correct number of significant figures: 2.02 + 8.102 - 0.0297 = ________
A)10.0923
B)10.09
C)10.1
D)10.092
E)none of the above

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When adding or subtracting, the result should have the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the least number of decimal places. Here, 2.02 has two decimal places, so the answer should be rounded to two decimal places, making it 10.09.

Determine the Answer to the Following Equation with Correct Number