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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The numbers 23.982 and 3.4687 are both approximate and correct only to their last digits. Find their difference and state how many figures in the result are trustworthy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

23.982-3.4687=20.513, so 5 figures in the result are trustworthy, am I right?

OpenStudy (loser66):

I don't get the question.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is about significant figures the answer is correct

OpenStudy (loser66):

hi, Quebec friend, in previous post, she asked for % error. So I am not sure what it is for this post. Anyway, you are better than me in this field. hehehe

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