If the density of a solution is , the mass of solution in significant figures is:

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If the density of a solution is , the mass of  solution in significant figures is:

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Strategy:
 We use the relationship . However, the final answer must reflect the precision of the experimental data. In multiplication, the result cannot have more significant figures than the least precise measurement.

Step 1: Perform the raw calculation

Step 2: Identify the limiting precision
- Density () has 3 sig figs.
- Volume () has 2 sig figs.
Our final result must be rounded to 2 significant figures to remain scientifically valid.

Step 3: Round the result
 rounds to .

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