Question

calculate the answer to the appropriate number of sig figs.
32.567
135.0
+ 1.4567
a. 169.024
b. 169
c. 170
d. 169.02
e. 169.0

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the addition

$32.567+135.0 + 1.4567=169.0237$

Step2: Determine significant - figures for addition

For addition, we look at the decimal places. 135.0 has one decimal place. We round the result 169.0237 to one decimal place. Rounding 169.0237 to one decimal place gives 169.0.

Answer:

e. 169.0