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As you know, to figure out the "answer" using Significant figures, the rules are different for add/subtract than multiple/divide.
- For Add/subtract, it is about the LEAST number of Decimal places of the number that you add/subtract together.
Ex:
- For multiple/divide, it is the number(s) found in the problem with the "least number of Sig Figs.
Ex:
- Rounding to correct answer (either # of Sig fig or decimal places): Count left to right get correct number of sig fig.
.on number
Try on your own:
1) (3.40m)(40.10m) =
Type of math: ___________ Looking for: ______________ (now do math