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For multiplication and division, the final answer must match the measurement with the fewest significant figures. This is different from addition and subtraction, which use decimal places. After calculating the answer, round it to the correct number of significant figures. When rounding, dropped digits to the left of the decimal are replaced with zeros if needed.

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