Question

What is the solution to the problem expressed to the correct number of significant figures? (102,900 ÷ 12) + (170 × 1.27) = ? A. 8,790 B. 8,790.9 C. 8,791 D. 8,800

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Significant figures : The figures in a number which express the value -the magnitude of a quantity to a specific degree of accuracy is known as significant digits.

(102,900 ÷ 12) + (170 × 1.27)

= (8575)+ (215.9)

= 8790.9

There are 5 significant figures in 8790.9 which are ,'8','7','9','0' and '9'.