Using the correct number of significant figures 52.733 multiplied by 48.21

2542

Rule for multiplying Significant Figures:

The product is limited to the number of sig figs equal to the least number of sig figs in the problem

Explanation:

52.733 has 5 significant figures and 48.21 has 4 significant figures. Therefore, the answer given must have 4 significant figures.

52.733 (48.21) = 2542.25793

This answer round to have 4 significant figures is 2542.