Question

If $97.52$ is divided by $2.54$, the correct result in terms of significant figures is

• A. $38.4$
• B. $38.3937$
• C. $38.394$
• D. $38.39$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $38.4$

$\frac{97.52}{2.54}=38.3937$

The numerator has 4 significant figures and the numerator has 3. The final answer therefore must have 3 significant figures i.e $38.4$