Question
Q: A rectangle has a length of 9.00 inches and a width of 4.25 inches. What is the area in square inches? Round to the correct significant digits.
I put 38.25 the first time but it said it was wrong. would it be 38 instead??
I put 38.25 the first time but it said it was wrong. would it be 38 instead??
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Leo Galleguillos
Seems correct to me. Hmmm, any other clues?
bobpursley
correct number of significant digits? three. 38.3
Leo Galleguillos
Oh wow, this refreshed my memory on significant digits/figures. Thanks!