For an experimental expression y= 32.3 112527.4, where all the digits are significant. Then to report the value of y we should write
- y=1326.186
- y=1326.2
- y=1326.19
- y=1330
Answer
(4) y=1330
Solution
Multiplication/division: keep the fewest significant figures (32.3 and 27.4 have 3).
y= 32.3 112527.4=1326.186 =1.326 103
Round to 3 s.f.: 1.33 103=1330
Answer: (4)