Question

Jon performs the following calculation. (1)(2.0)(3.000)(4.000) Which value from his calculation most strongly affects the number of significant figures in the answer?

Answer 1

A) 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The following rule applies for multiplicationand division: The LEAST number of significant figures in any number of the problem determines the number of significant figures in the answer. Therefore, the value of 1 most strongly affects the number of significant figures in the answer. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.