If the following operations are carried out, how many significant figures should be reported in the answer?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

If the following operations are carried out, how many significant figures should be reported in the answer? 
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given operation doesn't specify any particular values, so we have to assume that the numbers involved have at least 3 significant figures, which is the most conservative estimate. Therefore, the answer should also be reported with 3 significant figures.

If the Following Operations Are Carried Out, How Many Significant