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Scientific Notation and Significant Figures

Question 8 • CR SS Chemistry S2 2018/19 2026

William adds two values, following the rules for using significant figures in computations. He should write the sum of these two numbers by using

Answer
A
the same number of decimal places as the least precise value.
B
the same number of decimal places as the most precise value.
C
a range of the number of significant figures in the two values.
D
an average of the number of significant figures in the two values.

Explanation

For addition, the result is rounded to the same number of decimal places as the value with the fewest decimal places. This reflects the least precise measurement in the calculation. Therefore, William should use the same number of decimal places as the least precise value.

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