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What is the solution to the problem to the correct number of significant figures (102,900/12)+(170•1.27)

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As per as the Multiplication rules of the significant figures, whenever any numbers in the decimals forms are multiplied or divided then result in mentioned in such a way so that the significant figures after the decimal will be same as that in the given least condition.


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102900/12 = 8575


170 × 1.27 = 215.9


∴ (102,900 ÷ 12) + (170 × 1.27) = 8575 + 215.9


= 8790.9


Now, As per as Above rules, answer in correct significant figures will be = 8791.



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