The value of 0.0396 2.51 correct to 2 significant figures is

ABC26GN0685 · Decimal Fractions

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Decimal Fractions · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

The value of $0.0396 \div 2.51$ correct to 2 significant figures is

(a)0.015

(b)0.0157

(c)0.016

(d)0.017

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

$\frac{0.0396}{2.51}=\frac{3.96}{251}=\left(\frac{396}{251 \times 100}\right)=\frac{1.577}{100}=0.01577 \approx 0.016$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.