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Sig figs please help

Sig figs please help-example-1
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B) 185 is the correct choice because when dividing your answer needs to be in the minimum number of significant figures.

87.4 has 3 sig figs
1.902 has 4 sig figs
And 1.43 has 3 sig figs

Since the smallest number of sig figs are 3, your answer also needs to have 3 sig figs.
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