Question

perform the following mathematical operation, and report the answer with the correct number of significant figures. 328 × 0.125 = ?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the product

$328 \times 0.125 = 41$

Step2: Check significant figures

0.125 has 3 significant figures; 328 has 3 significant figures. The result must match the least number of significant figures from the inputs, which is 3. 41 can be written as 41.0 to show 3 significant figures, or recognized that 41 is an exact result here that still adheres to 3 significant figures (since 0.125 is $\frac{1}{8}$, $328 \div 8 = 41$, and 41 has 2 significant figures, but we need 3, so we express it as 41.0).

Answer:

41.0