25.34/5.98 = ?, what is the answer reported to the correct number of significant figures?

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Taliyah Mills

5 November, 10:42

25.34/5.98 = ?, what is the answer reported to the correct number of significant figures?

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Mackenzie Meyers · Answer 1

25.34/5.98 =

4.23745819398

4.24

The significant figures is 4

The correct no of significant is 1

Explanation:

Significant figures are all numbers that add to the meaning of the overall value of the number. To prevent repeating figures that aren't significant, numbers are often rounded. One must be careful not to lose precision when rounding. Many times rounding numbers are for the purpose of simplicity only. Use the rounding calculator to assist in such problems.