Question

The correct answer (reported to the proper number of significant figures) to the following is ________.

a) 0.1128
b) 0.1227
c) 0.2321
d) 0.3245

Answer 1

The option b) 0.1227, with the correct number of significant figures reported.

Significant figure

We must take into account the provided numbers and identify the one with the fewest decimal places in order to obtain the correct answer with the appropriate amount of significant figures.

Let's examine the figures:

a) Four significant digits, or 0.1128

b) Four significant figures, or 0.1227

c) Four significant figures, or 0.2321

d) Four significant figures, or 0.3245

The decision is based on decimal places because all of the provided numbers contain four significant figures. Since b) 0.1227 in this instance contains the fewest decimal places (3), the right response is:

Hence the option b) 0.1227, with the correct number of significant figures reported.