What is the correct calculation for this? Perform the following calculations to the correct number of significant figures. 91.3×73.0×0.08

I do not understand how to format the answer initial answer. There is only one significant figure? How do you find the right answer?

1 Answer
Jun 25, 2018

#500#

Explanation:

#91.3 xx 73.0 xx 0.08 = 533.192#

Since the lowest number of significant figures is #1# (in #0.08#), the answer must have only one significant figure. So, the answer will be

#91.3 xx 73.0 xx 0.08 = 500#

or

#5 xx 10^2#

in scientific notation.