A rectangular airstrip measures 32.30 m by 210 m, with the width measured more accurately than the length. Find the area, taking into account significant figures. (a) 6.783 0 x 10^3 m^2 (b) 6.783 x 10^3 m^2 (c) 6.78 x 10^3 m^2 (d) 6.8 x 10^3 m^2 (e) 7 x 10^3 m^2

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Tyrell Sparks

30 May, 10:03

A rectangular airstrip measures 32.30 m by 210 m, with the width measured more accurately than the length. Find the area, taking into account significant figures. (a) 6.783 0 x 10^3 m^2 (b) 6.783 x 10^3 m^2 (c) 6.78 x 10^3 m^2 (d) 6.8 x 10^3 m^2 (e) 7 x 10^3 m^2

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Alice Valenzuela · Answer 1

Answer: (d). Area = 6.8 * 10^3 m^2 (to 2 significant figure)

Step-by-step explanation:

The area to find rectangular is:

Area = length * breadth

Area = 32.30 * 210

Area = 6783 m^2

Area = 6.8 * 10^3 m^2 (to 2 significant figure)