SOLUTION: A sliver of silver measures 2.231mm by 4.0mm. What is the area of the metal using the correct number of significant figures?
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Question 1124183: A sliver of silver measures 2.231mm by 4.0mm. What is the area of the metal using the correct number of significant figures?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In multiplication, the result has the same number of significant figures as the least accurate measurement.
2.231 * 4.0 = mm^2
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