SOLUTION: a) Express correct to two significant figures {{{15823.769}}} and {{{0.0030489}}}. Using this result, estimate correct to one significant figure {{{(15823.769)*(0.0030489)}}}. b)

Question 562993: a) Express correct to two significant figures and . Using this result, estimate correct to one significant figure .
b) Writing correct to one significant figure, estimate the value of:

*Please explain your answers and show your working.

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)
15823.769 -> 15823.77
0.0030489 -> 0.00

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