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Anonymous asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 5 days ago

sig fig help?

How many significant figures should be recorded for the result of the calculation shown below? Consider each step of the calculation separately. Write your answer with the correct number of significant figures and correct rounding

(15.1 − 4)/2.63 = _________________________

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  • 5 days ago

    4.2

    The subtraction limits the numerator to 2 significant figures, so your answer will have only 2. 

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