Question
Mathematics Question on Sum of First n Terms of an AP
The sum of the numbers 436.32, 227.2 and 0.301 in appropriate significant figures is
A
663.821
B
664
C
663.8
D
663.82
Answer
663.8
Explanation
Solution
The arithmetic addition of given numbers is 436.32 +227.2 0.301 663.821 Since the least precise measurement 227.2 is correct to only one decimal place. Therefore, the final result should be rounded off to 663.8.