Question

if 1.4776 g is added to 32.32 g how many significant figures will the answer have?
o six
o five
o three
o four

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the addition

$1.4776 + 32.32=33.7976$

Step2: Determine significant - figures in addition

When adding numbers, the result should be rounded to the same number of decimal places as the number with the fewest decimal places among the values being added. 32.32 has two decimal places. Rounding 33.7976 to two decimal places gives 33.80. The number 33.80 has four significant figures.

Answer:

D. four