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Counting significant digits when measurements are multiplied or divided calculator

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When using significant digits for multiplication and division, it is the smallest value of significant digits that is kept when finishing the calculation. E.g 2.21/1.0 you would keep two significant digits. In 1000x3.04343, you would keep 1 significant digit.
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