Which one of the choices below represents the preferred practice regarding significant figures when multiplying the following: 15.0 x 5.6 x 2.33?
A) 200
B) 195.720
C) 195.72
D) 195.7
E) 196

Question

Which one of the choices below represents the preferred practice regarding significant figures when multiplying the following: 15.0 x 5.6  x 2.33?
A) 200
B) 195.720
C) 195.72
D) ​195.7
E) ​196

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When multiplying, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the factor with the fewest significant figures. Here, 5.6 has the fewest significant figures (2), so the result should be rounded to 2 significant figures, which is 196.

Which One of the Choices Below Represents the Preferred Practice