Practice: Perform the following calculation for the image below to the right number of sig figs:
[(11.422-0.800) + (8.0 + 1.115)/0.0720] 1.33 x 10-5
Multiplication and division of values written in scientific notation.
Multiplication and Division
When multiplying or dividing your final answer will have the least number of significant figures.
Concept #1: Multiplication and Division Operations
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Example #1: Using the method discussed above, determine the answer when the following values are multiplied.
(2.134 x 105) ● (1.6 x 10-3) ● (3.07 x 106)
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Example #2: Using the methods discussed above, determine the answer for the following mixed operations question.
[(7.33 x 108) ● (9.89 x 10-1)] / (6.12 x 1011)
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Multiplication and Division Calculations
Example #3: Perform the following calculation to the right number of sig figs:
[(9.12 x 10-5) + (6.33 x 10-3)] / [(1.15 x 107) - (3.72 x 106)]
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Practice: Compute the following and determine the correct number of significant figures in the answer for the image below:
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