Question

What is the answer, with the correct number of significant figures, for the calculation below?

28.58/16x8.02= ___________.
1) 0.22
2) 0.223
3) 57
4) 14
5) 14.3

Answer 1

To solve 28.58/16x8.02, divide 28.58 by 16 and multiply the result by 8.02. Round the final answer to two significant figures, resulting in 14.

Step-by-step explanation:

The calculation 28.58/16x8.02 can be solved step by step:

Step 1: Divide 28.58 by 16, which gives you 1.78625.

Step 2: Multiply the result from step 1 by 8.02, which gives you 14.331855.

Since the number 16 has two significant figures, the final answer should also have two significant figures. Therefore, the correct answer is 14.