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4.8 x 37 / 0.21 rounded to 1 significant figure.​

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Rounding 845.7143 to one significant figure results in 800.

Calculate 4.8 multiplied by 37, then divide the result by 0.21:

(4.8 * 37) / 0.21

≈ 845.7143

Now, round the result to one significant figure:

845.7143 rounded to one significant figure is 800.

Therefore,

4.8 × 37 / 0.21

= 800

In the number 845.7143, the first significant figure is 8. The digit following 8 (4) is less than 5, so 8 remains the same.

Therefore, rounding 845.7143 to one significant figure results in 800.

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