Question

complete the mathematical function shown below and round the answer to the correct number of significant figures. if the answer requires a unit to a power use the ^ symbol to indicate the units power. 27.5 cm³ → 27.5 cm^3 340 g ÷ 59.87 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Perform the division

$340\div59.87\approx5.68$

Step2: Determine significant - figures

The number 340 has 2 significant figures, and 59.87 has 4 significant figures. In division, the result should be rounded to the least number of significant figures among the values in the calculation. So, we round 5.68 to 2 significant figures.

Step3: Round the result

Rounding 5.68 to 2 significant figures gives 5.7. The unit is g/mL.

Answer:

5.7 g/mL