How Many Significant Figures Should Be Reported in the Answer

question 75

Multiple Choice

How many significant figures should be reported in the answer to the following calculation? (1.40) × (17.1) =

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Chamber Walls

Structural boundaries of a space or cavity within an organ, often referring to the heart’s compartments.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, often called the SA Node, acts as the natural pacemaker of the heart, initiating the heart's electrical impulse.

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure by applying pressure to an artery and gradually releasing it.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.