How many significant figures should be included in the answer to the following calculation? (3.48)(3.6)/ 2.470
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

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The number of significant figures in the answer is determined by the number with the least significant figures in the calculation. Here, 3.6 has 2 significant figures, which is the least among the numbers involved. Therefore, the answer should also have 2 significant figures.

How Many Significant Figures Should Be Included in the Answer