What is the sum of the following two numbers reported to the correct number of significant figures? 12.426 ± 0.002 + 1.3 ± 0.1 O a. 13.726 O b.14 O c. 13.73 O d. 13.7

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What is the sum of the following two numbers reported to the correct number of significant figures?
12.426 ± 0.002 + 1.3 ± 0.1
О а. 13.726
O b. 14
О с. 13.73
O d. 13.7
Transcribed Image Text:What is the sum of the following two numbers reported to the correct number of significant figures? 12.426 ± 0.002 + 1.3 ± 0.1 О а. 13.726 O b. 14 О с. 13.73 O d. 13.7
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