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)

Algebra ->  Decimal-numbers -> 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)       Log On


   



Question 562993: a) Express correct to two significant figures 15823.769 and 0.0030489. Using this result, estimate correct to one significant figure %2815823.769%29%2A%280.0030489%29.
b) Writing correct to one significant figure, estimate the value of:
+%2848.9%29%2A%280.207%29%5E%282%29+%2F+%283.94%29
*Please explain your answers and show your working.

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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a)
15823.769 -> 15823.77
0.0030489 -> 0.00
%2815823.769%29%2A%280.0030489%29
leads to...
15823.77%2A0.00=0.00

b)
+%2848.9%29%2A%280.207%29%5E%282%29+%2F+%283.94%29
leads to...
%2848.9%2A0.2%5E2%29%2F4.0=0.5