Multiplying a 4 significant figure number by a 3 significant figure number and then dividing the product by a six significant figure number yields a number with how many significant figures?
A) 7/6
B) 3
C) 2
D) 13

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When multiplying a 4 significant figure number by a 3 significant figure number, the result will have a maximum of 3 significant figures (since 4 x 3 = 12). When dividing by a 6 significant figure number, the result will have a maximum of 6 significant figures. Therefore, the final answer will have a maximum of 3 significant figures, which is the same as the 3 significant figure number in the original multiplication. answer B, 3, is the only option that matches this.

Multiplying a 4 Significant Figure Number by a 3 Significant