Significant Figures Conceptual Question n the parts that follow select whether t

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Significant Figures Conceptual Question n the parts that follow select whether the number presented in statement A is greater than, less than, or equal to the number presented in statement B. Be sure to follow all of the rules concerning significant figures Part A Statement A: 2.567 km, to two significant figures. Statement B: 2.567 km, to three significant figures. Determine the correct relationship between the statements. Statement A is Please Choose Statement B. Submit Hints My Answers Give U Review Part Part B Statement A: (2.567 km 3.146 km), to two significant figures. Statement B: (2.567 km, to two significant figures) (3.146 km, to two significant figures). Determine the correct relationship between the statements. Statement A is Please Choose Statement B. Submit My Answers Give U Part C Statement A: Area of a rectangle with measured length 2.536 m and width 1.4 m. Statement B: Area of a rectangle with measured length -2.536 m and width 1.41 m. Since you are not told specific numbers of significant figures to round to, you must use the rules for multiplying numbers while respecting significant figures. If you need a reminder, consult the hint Determine the correct relationship between the statements. Statement A is Please Choose Statement B. Submit Hints My Answers Give Up Review Part

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A) greater

Because, 2.57 > 2.567

B) Less than

Because
A = 2.567 + 3.146 = 5.71

B = 2.57 + 3.15 = 5.72

5.71 < 5.72

C) Less than

A = 2.536*1.4 = 3.5504

B = 2.536*1.41 = 3.57576

A < B

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