What is the solution to the problem expressed to the correct number of significant figures? 15. 11 (142 × 16. 5) = ? A. 2,358 B.

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2,358. 1 C. 2,360 D. 2,400.

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olchik [2.2K] · Answer 1 · 2023-07-16T19:34:23+03:00

The solution to the problem expressed 2358.

<h3>What is the meaning of significant figure?</h3>

Significant figure It is defined as the minimum number of digit us needed to express a number in scientific notation.

Therefore we get,

$15.11+(142\times16.5)$

First we have to multiply the given digits as per rule.

$=15.11+2343$

Now we will add both the digits, we get

$=2358.11$

As per given expression, we conclude that the number of significant figure is 4.

So, the answer will be, 2358.

Therefore, the correct option is, 2358.

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