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The density is calculated below from

the measurements. How many
significant figures should the answer
be reported with?
16.400 g
9.1 mL
[?] significant figures

The density is calculated below from the measurements. How many significant figures-example-1
User Kgangadhar
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2 sig figs

find the smallest number used in the calculation. there are 2 digits used.

when solving, round to have 2 significant figures
User Yogi
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