Evaluate, correct to four significant figures, (573.06 x 184.25).

A.

105600.00

B.

105622.00

C.

105500.00

D.

105632.00

Correct answer is A

573.06 x 184.25 = 105,586.305

1,05600.00 to four significant figure

What are the Rules for significant figures?

Significant Figures

  • All non-zero numbers ARE significant.
  • Zeros between two non-zero digits ARE significant. 
  • Leading zeros are NOT significant.
  • Trailing zeros to the right of the decimal ARE significant.
  • Trailing zeros in a whole number with the decimal shown ARE significant.