Chapter D, Problem 1E

2 [I] Evaluate each of the following.

(1) $28.32\times 0.08254$

To determine

The value of the expression $28.32\times 0.08254$.

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

$2.337$

Explanation of Solution

Given data:

The expression is $28.32\times 0.08254$.

Formula used:

To solve the expression of the form $a\times b$, multiply both the values with the help of a calculator.

The result of multiplication should be rounded off so that the answer contains the same significant figures as contained in the least exact factor.

Explanation:

Consider the expression:

$28.32\times 0.08254$

Use ascientific calculator to perform the operation and follow the givensteps to find the multiplication result:

Step 1: Turn on the calculator and type the digit “28.32”

Step 2: Press the multiplication symbol “ $\times$” on the calculator

Step 3: Type the digit 0.08254

Step 4: Press the symbol “$=$”

The result shown is $2.33753$.

Following the rules of significant figures, the answer of the given multiplication will be $2.337$

Conclusion:

The value of the expression $28.32\times 0.08254$ is $2.337$.