Question

Convert 0.0150 km to meters and express the answer to the correct number of significant digits.
a.
150 m
b.
15 m
c.
15.0 m
d.
150.0 m


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

0.0150 km × 1000 m/km = 15.0 m. The original value has three significant figures, so the answer is 15.0 m.