SOLUTION: Perform the following calculation to the proper number of sig figs. (1.20 x 10^8g +9.7 x 10^7g)/(3.04 x 10^5L)

SOLUTION: Perform the following calculation to the proper number of sig figs. (1.20 x 10^8g +9.7 x 10^7g)/(3.04 x 10^5L)

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Question 832843: Perform the following calculation to the proper number of sig figs.
(1.20 x 10^8g +9.7 x 10^7g)/(3.04 x 10^5L)
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1.20 x 10^8g +9.7 x 10^7g)/(3.04 x 10^5L)

adjust the top for the same power of 10

combine like terms on the top **** add 1.20 to 0.97 = 2.17

adjust to standard form
= 7.138 x 10^2 grams per liter

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