Question

When 97.52 is divided by 2.54, the correct result is :

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D 38.4

Rule: In multiplication or division, the final result should retain as many significant figures as are there in the original number with the least significant figures.
$2.54$ contain the least significant figures of $3$
$\frac{97.52}{2.54}=38.393=38.4$