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 least number of significant figures in the given numbers is 3, which is in 1.58. Therefore, the result must be rounded off to 3 significant figures.

When we divide 1.58 by 3.793, we get 0.416564, which has 6 significant figures. Rounding off this number to 3 significant figures, we get 4.17.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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