Question

How many significant digits are there in the number obtained by dividing 10.24 by 16 using significant digits?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 1

The simple answer to this question is, B.) 2.

Answer 2

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Given:

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`\longrightarrow \sf{10.24}`

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`\longrightarrow \sf{16}`

We start by obtaining it:

`\longrightarrow \sf{(10.24)/(16) = 0.64}`

Therefore, we are asked how many significant figures 0.64 has. The answer is 2. In this case, the significant digits are 6 & 4.

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`\large \bm{B. \: 2}`