6. when multiplying and dividing measured quantities, the number of significant figures in the result should be equal to the number significant figures in___. a) all of the measurements b) at least and most precise measurements c) the most precise measurement d) the least precise measurement

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Norah Montoya

16 August, 11:27

6. when multiplying and dividing measured quantities, the number of significant figures in the result should be equal to the number significant figures in___. a) all of the measurements b) at least and most precise measurements c) the most precise measurement d) the least precise measurement

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Maximilian Harmon · Answer 1

The least precise measurement.

When figuring out how many significant figures to go to, you always use the least amount of sig figs in the question so the least sig figs means the least precise.