Zachary adds 26.45 g to 2.55 g. How many significant figures should his answer have? two three four five
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The answer should have 3 significant figures
26.45 has 4 significant figures
2.55 has 3 significant figures
To decide how many significant figures the answer should have, we use the significant figures that is the smallest among the figures we are using
26.45 + 2.55 = 29.0
The answer is given to 3 significant figures
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Explanation:
The answer should have 3 significant figures
26.45 has 4 significant figures
2.55 has 3 significant figures
To decide how many significant figures the answer should have, we use the significant figures that is the smallest among the figures we are using
26.45 + 2.55 = 29.0
The answer is given to 3 significant figures
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