Question

Which answer is expressed to the nearest milligram

1. 14.7 g
2. 14.721 g
3. 14.7213 g
4. 14.72 g

Answer 1

the answer is 2 because 0.001 g equals 1 milligrams

Answer 2

The correct answer is 2) 14.721 g

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to express results or meditions in grams to the nearest miligram you have to leave 3 significant numbers after the dot. That is because a miligram is equivalent to 0.001 gr.

The correct answer is 2), otherwise you would be under or overspecifying.