Answer to Question #107955 in Mechanics | Relativity for Angelious

Question

While running errands, Tim drove the following distances: 1.3 km to the post office, 3.87 km to the grocery store, 4.0 km to the laundromat, and 2.15 km home. Using the rules for significant digits, which of the following is the correct total distance travelled?

Answer 1

The correct total distance travelled:

$$d=1.3+3.87+4.0+2.15=11.3\ km$$