The Correct Result (Indicating the Proper Number of Significant Figures)

question 102

Multiple Choice

The correct result (indicating the proper number of significant figures) of the following addition is

• A) 13
• B) 13.3
• C) 13.33
• D) 13.332
• E) none of the above

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