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Offline FlurbDurb

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Sig Figs Help
« on: June 04, 2009, 12:27:07 PM »
I'm trying to double check I did these problems right on the test so any help is much appreciated.

What answer should be reported, with the correct number of significant figures, for the following calculation?
(433.621 - 333.9) x 11.900
a)1.19 x 10^3
b)1.187 x 10^3
c)1.1868 x 10^3
d)1.186799 x 10^3



What answer should be reported, with the correct number of significant figures, for the following calculation?
(249.362 + 41) / 63.498
a)4.6
b)4.57
c)4.573
d)4.5728


What answer should be reported, with the correct number of significant figures, for the following calculation?
(965.43 x 3.911) + 9413.4136
a)13189
b)13189.2
c)1.32 x 10^4
d)1.3 x 10^4
e)1.319 x 10^4

How many cm^3 are contained in 3.77 x 10^4 mm^3?
a)3.77 x 10^4 cm^3
b)3.77 x 10^2 cm^3
c)3.77 x 10^-10 cm^3
d)3.77 x 10^20 cm^3
e)3.77 x 10^6 cm^3


Thank you so much ahead of time.

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Re: Sig Figs Help
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2009, 12:34:54 PM »
My answers were:
a
a
e
b

Just so you don't think I'm completely incompetent.

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Re: Sig Figs Help
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2009, 12:21:32 AM »
I know I'm new and all but these equations don't seem THAT difficult compared to others posted.  I just want to make sure I did everything correctly so I can stop worrying about this exam and have a good weekend.  PLEASE any help is  much appreciated.  I'm sure once I get more advanced in chemistry I will help people in my situation.  Please help ease my mind.  Thank you so much ahead of time.

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Re: Sig Figs Help
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2009, 02:08:02 AM »
My answers were:
a
a
e

These all seem fine, but

b

is not right, but to be fair, I can't see the right answer listed.

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