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plz explain this! When dividing several quantities, the number of significant di

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plz explain this!

When dividing several quantities, the number of significant digits n the result must always be A. larger than the number of significant digits in the most accurate of the quantities. B. equal to the number of significant digits in the most accurate of the quantities. C. equal to the average number of significant digits in the most and least accurate of D. equal to the number of significant digits n the least accurate of the quantities. F. smaller than the number of significant digits in the least accurate of the quantities. - Answer Key: D

Explanation / Answer

When few numbers with different accuracy and significant digits are divided, then the least number of significant digits which are absolutely correct is the number of significant digits with least accuracy. It is better to inclue only those many significant digits in the asnwers are well to maintain the accuracy