Which of the following rules regarding the significant figu…

Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Significant Figures, Units for Measurement, Matter and Separation of Mixture Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following rules regarding the significant figures and calculations involving them is not correct?

The result of an addition or subtraction is reported to the same number of decimal places as present in number with least decimal places.

Result of multiplication or division should have same number of significant figures as present in most precise figure.

The result of multiplication or division should be rounded off to same number of significant figure as present in least precise figure.

The non-significant figures in the measurements are rounded off.

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Answer to a multiplication or division is rounded off to the same number of significant figures as possessed by the least precise term in the calculation

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