Question

Perform the following mathematical operation, and report the answer tot he correct number of significant figures 0.396/0.5

Answer 1

answer 0.8

Explanation:

Solution

0.396 has 3 significant digits

0.5 has 1 significant digit.

Therefore the answer should be 1 significant digit.

0.396 / 0.5 = 0.792

Rounded to 1 sig dig, the answer = 0.8