Reduce each number to two significant figures and then evaluate \(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\)
A
0.8
B
0.9
C
1.1
D
1.2
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{0.021741 \times 1.2047}{0.023789}\) = \(\frac{0.022 \times 1.2}{0.024}\) (to 216)
= \(\frac{0.0264}{0.024}\)
= 1.1
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