Question

Express the sum of 5762.7 and 67.2 to the correct number of significant digits.

a. 5829.9
b. 5830
c. 583 101
d. 5.83 103

Answer 1

A 5829.9 is the answer.

Answer 2

5829.9

Explanation:

Numbers are 5762.7 and 67.2

We have to add the following two numbers

Now by adding 5762.7 and 67.2

After adding, 5762.7 + 67.2

Both the decimals are put in the same order,

5762.7+67.2= 5829.9

After adding these two deciamls 5762.7 and 67.2 = 5829.9, we get our answer.

Hence ,the correct answer is option(a)