Adding And Subtracting Significant Figures
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- 1.
Subtract: 7.987 m - 0.54 m
- A.
7.447 m
- B.
7.4 m
- C.
7.45 m
- D.
7.5 m
Correct Answer
C. 7.45 mExplanation
The given question asks to subtract 0.54 m from 7.987 m. When subtracting decimals, we align the decimal points and subtract each place value. In this case, subtracting 0.54 from 7.987 gives us 7.447. Rounding this to the nearest hundredth gives us 7.45 m, which is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Solve: 345.009 g - 23.009 g = ?
- A.
322 g
- B.
322.00 g
- C.
322 g
- D.
322.000 g
Correct Answer
D. 322.000 gExplanation
The given question involves subtracting 23.009 g from 345.009 g. When subtracting decimals, we start from the rightmost place value and subtract each corresponding digit. In this case, subtracting 9 from 9 gives us 0, subtracting 0 from 0 gives us 0, subtracting 0 from 5 gives us 5, subtracting 3 from 3 gives us 0, and subtracting 2 from 4 gives us 2. Therefore, the result of the subtraction is 322.000 g.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Solve: 3.12 g + 0.8 g + 1.033 g = ??
- A.
5.0 g
- B.
4.953 g
- C.
5 g
- D.
4.9 g
Correct Answer
A. 5.0 gExplanation
The given equation is asking to find the sum of 3.12 g, 0.8 g, and 1.033 g. Adding these values together gives a total of 4.953 g. However, the closest answer choice to this sum is 5.0 g, which is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Solve 416 - 409.3 = ?
- A.
6.7
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
7.0
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
The correct answer is 7 because when you subtract 409.3 from 416, you get 6.7. However, since the question asks for the answer without any decimal places, the answer is rounded up to the nearest whole number, which is 7.Rate this question:
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- 5.
3.461728 + 14.91 + 0.980001 + 5.2631 = ?
- A.
24.614
- B.
24.61
- C.
24.6
- D.
24.6148
Correct Answer
B. 24.61Explanation
The correct answer is 24.61. This is because when you add 3.461728, 14.91, 0.980001, and 5.2631 together, you get a sum of 24.614. However, the question asks for the answer to be rounded to two decimal places. When you round 24.614 to two decimal places, the digit in the third decimal place (4) is less than 5, so the digit in the second decimal place (1) remains the same. Therefore, the final answer is 24.61.Rate this question:
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- 6.
23.1 + 4.77 + 125.39 + 3.581 = ?
- A.
156.8
- B.
157
- C.
156.84
- D.
156.841
Correct Answer
A. 156.8Explanation
The given expression involves adding four numbers: 23.1, 4.77, 125.39, and 3.581. When these numbers are added together, the sum is 156.841. However, since the question asks for the answer to be rounded to one decimal place, the correct answer is 156.8.Rate this question:
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- 7.
17.95 + 32.42 + 50 = ?
- A.
100.37
- B.
100.4
- C.
100.
- D.
100.3
Correct Answer
C. 100.Explanation
The given expression is a simple addition problem. By adding 17.95, 32.42, and 50, we get a sum of 100.37. Therefore, the correct answer is 100.37.Rate this question:
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- 8.
74.160 - 4.8 - 0.470 = ?
- A.
68.89
- B.
68.8
- C.
68.9
- D.
69
Correct Answer
C. 68.9Explanation
The given question requires subtracting 4.8 and 0.470 from 74.160. When these values are subtracted, the result is 68.890. However, since the question asks for the answer rounded to one decimal place, the correct answer is 68.9.Rate this question:
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- 9.
7000.40 + 6.2 + 6.32 = ?
- A.
7012.9
- B.
7012.92
- C.
7013
- D.
7013.0
Correct Answer
A. 7012.9Explanation
The given equation requires adding three numbers: 7000.40, 6.2, and 6.32. When we add these numbers, we get a sum of 7012.92. However, the answer provided is 7012.9, which suggests that the answer has been rounded down to one decimal place.Rate this question:
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- 10.
13.59 + 23.25 - 20 = ?
- A.
16.8
- B.
16
- C.
17
- D.
16.84
Correct Answer
C. 17Explanation
The given expression involves addition, subtraction, and a constant. When we add 13.59 and 23.25, we get 36.84. Subtracting 20 from this sum gives us a final result of 16.84. Therefore, the correct answer is 16.84.Rate this question:
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