Question

sigfigcalc1. determine the number of significant figures in the answer of $(4.1div7.464)$. 1 2 3 4 5

Explanation:

Step1: Recall significant - figure rules for division

When dividing numbers, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the least number of significant figures in the division operation.

Step2: Determine the number of significant figures in each number

The number \(4.1\) has 2 significant figures. The number \(7.464\) has 4 significant figures.

Step3: Perform the division and round

\(4.1\div7.464=\frac{4.1}{7.464}\approx0.55\) (rounded to 2 significant figures)

Answer:

2