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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which solution contains the correct number of significant digits for the product 2.80 mm · 0.1 mm. a. 0.28 mm c. 0.30 mm b. 0.280 mm 0.3 mm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i kinda know just need to b sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think it is?

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@StudyGurl14 You are better than that. Guide them to it not give it to them.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks @studyGurl14

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

2.8(0.1) = 0.28 C is not correct because they tacked on an extra 0 on the end. Significant figures use only necessary digits. The extra 0 is unnecessary.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oooooooo thanks i am so dumb when it comes to math

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

No, I'm sure you're not. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes lol

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