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[tex]\[
\begin{array}{r}
1.467 \, \text{g} \\
+\ 2.1 \, \text{g}
\end{array}
\][/tex]

To which decimal place will the answer be rounded?

A. tens place (10)

B. tenths place (0.1)

C. thousandths place (0.001)

D. ones place (1)



Answer :

GinnyAnswer
When adding or subtracting measurements, the result should be rounded to the least precise decimal place in the given measurements.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Identify the precision of each measurement:
- The first measurement is [tex]\( 1.467 \)[/tex] grams. This number is precise to the thousandths place (0.001 grams).
- The second measurement is [tex]\( 2.1 \)[/tex] grams. This number is precise to the tenths place (0.1 grams).

2. Determine the least precise measurement:
- The least precise measurement between [tex]\( 1.467 \)[/tex] grams and [tex]\( 2.1 \)[/tex] grams is [tex]\( 2.1 \)[/tex] grams, which is precise to the tenths place (0.1 grams).

3. Round the result to the least precise decimal place:
- Since the least precise decimal place is the tenths place (0.1 grams), the sum of [tex]\( 1.467 \)[/tex] grams and [tex]\( 2.1 \)[/tex] grams should be rounded to the tenths place.

Hence, the answer will be rounded to the tenths place (0.1).