Report the answer with the correct number of significant figures: a. 12.3 mm x 15.853 mm = b. 72.98 · 15.830 ml = c. 12.3 mm + 15.853 mm = d. 172.3 cm - 15.853 cm - 12.5 pts

Explanation:

The least number of significant figures in any number of the problem determines the number of significant figures in the answer.

The least precise number present after the decimal point determines the number of significant figures in the answer.

a) 12.3 mm × 15.853 mm :

Three significant figures.

b) 72.98 · 15.830 ml

Three significant figures.

c) 12.3 mm + 15.853 mm

Three significant figures.

d)  172.3 cm - 15.853 cm

Four significant figures.