Most practical calculations are generally limited to only ___ significant digits.
A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

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The number of significant digits in a calculation should not exceed the number of significant digits in the measurement with the least number of significant digits. Therefore, practical calculations are generally limited to only three significant digits, as this is a reasonable level of precision for most applications, while avoiding the risk of introducing unnecessary rounding errors.

Most Practical Calculations Are Generally Limited to Only ___ Significant