Question

The area of a square is 5.29cm2. The area of 7 such squares taking into account significant figures is

Answer 1

Answer:

The area of 7 similar squares of 5.29 cm^2 each, taking into account significant figures is  37.0 cm^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given details:

Area of a square = 5.29 cm^2

To find:

The area of 7 such squares taking into account the concept of significant figures.

Rule for significant figures:

Given value has three significant figures.

The final answer should also have three significant figures.

Area of seven similar squares = 7 * area  

= 7 * 5.29 = 37.03 cm^2

Actual value is 37.03 ( that has four significant figures). But, according to the rule, the final answer must have three significant figures.

So, answer is 37.0 cm^2.