Question

multiplying & dividing with significant figures
perform the following
mathematical operation, and
report the answer to the correct
number of significant figures.
0.0016 ÷ 0.849 = ?

Explanation:

Step1: Count significant figures

0.0016 has 2 significant figures; 0.849 has 3 significant figures.

Step2: Calculate the division

$\frac{0.0016}{0.849} \approx 0.00188457$

Step3: Round to least sig figs

Round the result to 2 significant figures (the smallest count from Step1).

Answer:

0.0019