Multiplication
and division with significant figures. |
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| When multiplying or dividing numbers the number with the least significant figures determines the number of significant figures in the answer. | |
In
the calculation shown on the right 1.2 has two significant figures while
2.34 has three significant figures. The answer must be expressed to two
significant figures. |
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| In the calculation shown on the right 12.04 has four significant figures while 0.2 has one significant figure. The answer must be expressed to one significant figure. |  |
| In the calculation shown on the right 12.04 has four significant figures while 0.200 has three significant figures. The answer must be expressed to three significant figures. |  |
| In the calculation shown on the right 12.04 has four significant figures while 0.21 has two significant figures. The answer must be expressed to two significant figures. |  |
| In the calculation shown on the right 112.64 has two significant figures while 1.21 has three significant figures. The answer must be expressed to three significant figures. |  |