Question

question
perform the following calculation and give the answer with the correct number of significant figures.
2.1 x 0.059
answer
0.124
0.12
0.1239
0.1
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Explanation:

Step1: Perform multiplication

$2.1\times0.059 = 0.1239$

Step2: Determine significant - figures

2.1 has 2 significant figures and 0.059 has 2 significant figures. When multiplying, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the least significant figures among the values being multiplied. So, the result should be rounded to 2 significant figures. Rounding 0.1239 to 2 significant figures gives 0.12.

Answer:

0.12