What is the result of 1.58 ÷ 3.793 written with the correct number of significant figures?
A)4.1656 ×
B)4.166 ×
C)4.17 ×
D)4.2 ×
E)4 ×

Question

What is the result of 1.58 ÷ 3.793 written with the correct number of significant figures?
A)4.1656 × 
B)4.166 × 
C)4.17 × 
D)4.2 × 
E)4 ×

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The result of 1.58 ÷ 3.793 is 0.4170687, but since the divisor has 4 significant figures, the answer should be rounded to 3 significant figures. The rounding digit is 7, and since it is followed by a 6, the 7 should be rounded up to an 8. Therefore, the answer is 0.417 or 4.17 when expressed with the correct number of significant figures. Choice C is the closest to this answer.

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