Question
Question: > The result of the operation \(2.5 \times 1.25\)should be which of the following on the basis of si...
The result of the operation 2.5×1.25should be which of the following on the basis of significant figures?
A
3.125
B
3.13
C
3.1
D
31.25
Answer
3.1
Explanation
Solution
(3) : 2.5×1.25=3.125
Since 2.5has two significant figures, the result should not have more than two significant figures. Hence, the answer will be 3.1.