6 Multiplying and Dividing with Significant Figures
Significant Figures – Multiplying and Dividing
When using significant figures in calculations, for multiplying and dividing (or using power) functions, the measurement with the least significant figures will determine the number of significant figures in the answer.
Perform the calculation and determine the number of significant figures.
Calculation |
Answer with Significant Figures |
Number of Significant Figures |
| 15.05(2.901) = | ||
| 4.880/3.2 = | ||
| 33.06/32.940 | ||
| 3.90 (0.0091) = | ||
| 4.20 x 0.7 = | ||
| 1.91/0.85 = | ||
| 18.425(5.5) = | ||
| 6.058/9.81 = |