Divide the following measurements using correct significant digits.

543.2 in^2 ÷ 0.496 in

1.10 × 10^3 in
1,100 in
1,095 in
1,095.2 in

Question

Divide the following measurements using correct significant digits.

543.2 in^2 ÷ 0.496 in

    1.10 × 10^3 in
    1,100 in
    1,095 in
    1,095.2 in

anonymous · Answer

i did the math but i dont understand what im doing wrong

anonymous · Answer

im not really getting either answer

directrix · Answer

I'll have to read up on significant digits. I have forgotten what the deal is with them.

directrix · Answer

http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/sig_fig/SIG_dig.htm

anonymous · Answer

A

directrix · Answer

Agent Smith is coming here to help us. Hold on.

directrix · Answer

He's here so tell him why you chose A.

agent0smith · Answer

Your final answer should be three significant figures, so what was your answer??

anonymous · Answer

A

agent0smith · Answer

Since you use the number with the LEAST sig. figs, which is three in the original.

1.10 × 10^3 in is the only option with three sig. figs anyway, so they kinda made it easier.

anonymous · Answer

ok so i am correct about my answer

agent0smith · Answer

543.2 in^2 ÷ 0.496 < the 0.496 is three sig figs, so will your answer be.

 1.10 × 10^3 in <==== three
    1,100 in <=== four 
    1,095 in <==== four
    1,095.2 in <==== five

agent0smith · Answer

They kinda gave you the answer w/o making you do the math.

anonymous · Answer

ya thts wht i kinda figured just have to be sure