Q.

The result reported in the following multiplication of significant figures, 2.5×1.25 = 3.125 should be

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a

3.125

b

3.1

c

3.12

d

3.10

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In these operations, the result must be reported with no more significant figures as are there in the measurement with the few significant figures.2.5×1.25 = 3.125Since, 2.5 has two significant figures, the result should not have more than two significant figures thus, it is 3.1.
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