Solve the following problem. Give your answer to the correct number of significant figures. a. 20.0 meters x 0012.65 meters b. 002.5 × 103 meters + 3.50 × 102 meters i need steps and formela

Explanation:

For multiplication or division, the rule is to count the number of significant figures in each number being multiplied or divided and then limit the significant figures in the answer to the lowest count.

a. 20.0 meters x 0012.65 meters

The numbers are;

20.0 (3 s.f) and 12.65 (4 s.f)

The multiplication gives; 253

Since 253 is already in 3 s.f, that's the answer.

b. 002.5 × 103 meters + 3.50 × 102 meters

The numbers are;

002.5 (2 s.f), 103 (3 s.f), 3.50 (3 s.f) and 102 (3 s.f)

002.5 × 103 = 257.5 = 260 (2 s.f)

3.50 × 102 = 357 = 360 (2 s.f)

260 + 360 = 620