Question

Perform the following mathematical operation, and report the answer to the correct number of significant figures 7.125 x 8.00 =

Answer 1

Answer: 57.0

Explanation: When multiplying, the significant figures of the product is equal to the number of sig figs of the factor with the LEAST amount of sig figs. As 8.00 has 3 sig figs, the product has 3 as well.