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How to know the correct number of significant figures when doing a calculation?

This applies for division, multiplication, addition & subtraction

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When doing addition or subtraction with measured values, the answer should have the same precision as the least precise measurement (value) used in the calculation.The following rule applies for multiplication and division: The LEAST number of significant figures in any number of the problem determines the number of significant figures in the answer.

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