Give the Correct Number of Significant Figures to the Problem

question 137

Multiple Choice

Give the correct number of significant figures to the problem below.2.4 x 10^-4 + 3.1 x 10^-2 =

• A)5.5 x 10^-6
• B)5.5 x 10^-8
• C)5.5 x 10^-4
• D) 3.1 x 10^-2
• E) 2.4 x 10^-4

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Definitions:

Market Prices

The current value at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in an open and competitive market.

Unexpected News

Information that comes without warning, often having a potential impact on market prices and investor decisions.

Efficient

Describes an economy, market, or decision-making process that effectively allocates resources and inputs in a way that maximizes output or returns with minimal waste.

Semi-Strong Efficiency

A form of market efficiency that asserts all public information is reflected in stock prices, making it impossible to gain abnormal returns.