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(A) In multiplication or division, the f...

(A) In multiplication or division, the final result should retain only that many significant figures as are there in the original number with the least number of significant figures.
(B) In addition or subtraction the final result should retain only that many decimal places as are there in the number with the least number of decial places.

A

Only A is correct

B

A, B are correct

C

Only B is correct

D

A, B are wrong

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B
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