Question

calculate the answers to the appropriate number of sigfigs $\frac{28.367}{3.74}$
a. 7.6
b. 7.600
c. 7.58
d. 7.58476
e. 7.585

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the division

$28.367\div3.74 = 7.58476$

Step2: Determine significant - figures

The number 3.74 has 3 significant figures. When dividing, the result should be reported to 3 significant figures. Rounding 7.58476 to 3 significant figures gives 7.58.

Answer:

C. 7.58