Multiplying and dividing 9 Significant Figures Multiplying and dividing

Multiplying and Dividing with Significant Figures When multiplying or dividing numbers round the answer to the least number of significant figures found in any of the numbers used. 1. Combining numbers- you are as good as your worst number! V = distance time V = 25.3698 m 2.0 min 6 sig figs 2 sig figs = 13 m/min 2 sig figs

Multiplying and Dividing with Significant Figures When multiplying or dividing numbers round the answer to the least number of significant figures found in any of the numbers used. . 2. 2.5463 x 6.554 x 2.3 x 5.322 2.336 1.5 7.896 = 7.3832 must round to 2 sig figs like = 7.4

Multiplying and Dividing with Significant Figures When multiplying or dividing numbers round the answer to the least number of significant figures found in any of the numbers used. 3. 5.33 x 10-8 x 6.554 x 106 x 2.31 x 10-15 2.336 x 105 1.53 x 10-11 2.26 x 10-10

4. Evaluate 1.555 x 10-10 x 4.22 x 109 x 5.66 x 10-7 x 3.858 x 104 5.953 x 105 6.8 x 10-8 9.35 x 10-3 38

Multiplying and Dividing with Significant Figures When multiplying or dividing numbers round the answer to the least number of significant figures found in any of the numbers used. 5. 8.445 x 10-10 x 6.449 x 109 x 1.66 x 10-9 x 7.858 x 104 8.953 x 105 2.666 x 10-4 5.566 x 10-3 5.35 x 10-4