The Sides of a Rectangle Are Measured to Have Lengths

question 19

Multiple Choice

The sides of a rectangle are measured to have lengths 0.234 cm and 12.78 cm.Find the area of the rectangle using the correct number of significant figures.

• A)2.99052 cm²
• B)2.9905 cm²
• C)2.991 cm²
• D)2.990 cm²
• E)2.99 cm²

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