You are solving a measurement problem where the numbers 5.2187 x 10−3, 2.05 x 107, and 3.40 x 103 are multiplied. How many significant digits should the product have?

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Dieter Menne asked Oct 20, 2023

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You are solving a measurement problem where the numbers 5.2187 x 10−3, 2.05 x 107, and 3.40 x 103 are multiplied. How many significant digits should the product have?

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3 because you always know your answer by the smalest number which has a digit of 3

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