Question

calculate $\frac{152.8}{2.0}$ with the correct number of significant figures.
a 76
b 76.35
c 76.2
d 76.4

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the division

$152.8\div2.0 = 76.4$

Step2: Determine significant - figures

The number 2.0 has 2 significant figures. When dividing, the result should be reported with the same number of significant figures as the number with the fewest significant figures in the values used in the calculation. So, we round 76.4 to 2 significant figures, which gives 76.

Answer:

A. 76