Divide: 32.14 by 0.204.The quotient expressed to the correct number of significant figures is
A)157.55
B)158
C)6347
D)6350

Question

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To divide 32.14 by 0.204, we perform the division as follows:

32.14 ÷ 0.204 = 157.35294118

Since the divisor (0.204) has three significant figures, we need to round the quotient (157.35294118) to three significant figures as well.

The third significant figure in the quotient is 7, which is greater than or equal to 5. Therefore, we round up the second significant figure (5) to 6.

Thus, the final answer, rounded to three significant figures, is:

32.14 ÷ 0.204 = 158