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Perform the following

mathematical operation, and
report the answer to the
correct number of significant
figures.
16.52 x 5.8 =

User Christopher Souvey
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Answer:

95.8

Step-by-step explanation:

The number comes out to be 95.816, but you round multiplcation to the lowest significant figure present in the problem. 16.52 has 4 sig figs, and 5.8 has 2 sig figs. Thus, your answer ends up being two significant figures.

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21 votes

Answer: 96

Explanation:

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