How many significant figures are there in the answer for the following problem? 23.1 + 0.5848 + 11 = ?
A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

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The answer should be reported with the least number of decimal places from the numbers being added. In this case, 23.1 has one decimal place, so the final answer should be reported with one decimal place, which means it has two significant figures.

How Many Significant Figures Are There in the Answer for the Following