Question

carry out the arithmetic and round the answer correctly according to the rules of sig figs. 0.00035 x 82931.3 =

Explanation:

Step1: Perform multiplication

$0.00035\times82931.3 = 29.025955$

Step2: Determine significant - figures

The number 0.00035 has 2 significant figures, and 82931.3 has 6 significant figures. In multiplication, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the fewest significant figures among the factors. So, we round 29.025955 to 2 significant figures.

Step3: Round the result

Rounding 29.025955 to 2 significant figures gives 29.

Answer:

29