Evaluate, correct to four significant figures, (573.06 x 184.25).
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
573.06 x 184.25 = 105,586.305
1,05600.00 to four significant figure
What are the Rules for significant figures?
Significant Figures
- All non-zero numbers ARE significant.
- Zeros between two non-zero digits ARE significant.
- Leading zeros are NOT significant.
- Trailing zeros to the right of the decimal ARE significant.
- Trailing zeros in a whole number with the decimal shown ARE significant.