1.) Perform the following calculations and express the answer with the appropriate number of sig figs. Show as much work as you can. a. (9.992 x 3.200) + 0.610

Question

1.) Perform the following calculations and express the answer with the appropriate number of sig figs. Show as much work as you can.

a. (9.992 x 3.200) + 0.610

Answer 1

9.992x3.200+.610

use a calculator

=32.5844

round to 3 decimals

=32.584

rough estimate=

10x3.2+6.1

=32+.61

=32.61=32.6

accurate to 1 decimal

you could do that without a calculator