Problem: When multiplying or dividing measured quantities, what determines the number of significant figures in the result?
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Recall that for multiplication and division, measurement with the least number of significant figures shall determine the final answer.
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When multiplying or dividing measured quantities, what determines the number of significant figures in the result?
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