Question

carry out the arithmetic and round the answer correctly according to the rules of sig figs. 46.822 + 2.41 =

Explanation:

Step1: Perform addition

$46.822 + 2.41=49.232$

Step2: Apply sig - fig rules

The number $2.41$ has three significant figures and is least precise in the hundredths place. Rounding $49.232$ to the hundredths place gives $49.2$.

Answer:

$49.2$