Question

Statement A: 2.567 km, to two significant figures. Statement B: 2.567 km, to three significant figures. Determine the correct relationship between the statements. View Available Hint(s) Determine the correct relationship between the statements. Statement A is greater than Statement B. Statement A is less than Statement B. Statement A is equal to Statement B.

Answer 1

Statement A is greater than Statement B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Statement A: 2.567 km, to two significant figures..

To 2 sig figures means only 2 whole numbers should be left after approximation. Thus, 2.567 to 2 significant figures is 2.6 km

Statement B: 2.567 km, to three significant figures. To 3 sig figures means only 3 whole numbers should be left after approximation. Thus, 2.567 to 3 significant figures is 2.57 km

Comparing both values, statement A is obviously greater than Statement B