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Multiply or divide the following measurements. Be sure your answer You and your contains the correct significant digits. 827.76 divided 60.65 s = m/s685.5 mol divided 0.50 L = mol/L20.9476 cm x 26. Cm = cm^2

Multiply or divide the following measurements. Be sure your answer You and your contains-example-1
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827.76 m/60.65 s = 13.65 m/s

685.5 mol/0.50 L = 1371 mol/L

20.9476 cm x 26 cm = 545 cm^2

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