Perform the following calculations and report each answer with the correct number of significant figures. 628 × 342 b. 5.45 – 2.3 c. 28.0/13.483
d. 14.98 + 27,340 + 84.7593

a)215000

b) 3.2

c) 2.08

d) 27439.74

Explanation:

Significant figures:

When we add or subtract the values the number of significant figures after decimal in result must be equal to the given measurement having less number of decimal places.

b) 5.45 -2.3

3.2

d) 14.98 + 27,340 + 84.7593

27439.74

When we multiply or divide the values the number of significant figures must be equal to the less number of significant figures in given value.

a) 628 × 342

214776

we will round off this value into 3 significant figures.

215000

c) 28.0/13.483

2.08

the answer is true.