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  4. The result of the operation 2.5 × 1.25 should be which of the following on the basis of significant figures?

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Q. The result of the operation $2.5 \times 1.25$ should be which of the following on the basis of significant figures?

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Solution:

$2.5 \times 1.25 = 3.125 $
Since $2.5$ has two significant figures, the result should not have more than two significant figures. Hence, the answer will be $3.1$.