Question

select the correct answer. the sides of a rectangle are 6.01 meters and 12 meters. taking the significant figures into account, what is the area of the rectangle? a. 70 square meters b. 72 square meters c. 72.00 square meters d. 72.1 square meters e. 72.12 square meters

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate raw area

$6.01 \times 12 = 72.12$

Step2: Determine sig figs

6.01 (3 sig figs), 12 (2 sig figs). Result: 2 sig figs.

Step3: Round to 2 sig figs

72.12 → 72

Answer:

B. 72 square meters