Which of the following is a rule for determining significant figures in calculations involving addition and subtraction? Select the correct answer below: Round the result to the same number of digits as the starting term with the most significant figures. Round up if the digit to be dropped is less than 5. Round down if the digit to be dropped is more than 5. Round the result to the same number of decimal places as the starting term with the lowest number of decimal places.

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Which of the following is a rule for determining significant figures in calculations involving addition and subtraction?

Select the correct answer below:

Round the result to the same number of digits as the starting term with the most significant figures.

Round up if the digit to be dropped is less than 5.

Round down if the digit to be dropped is more than 5.

Round the result to the same number of decimal places as the starting term with the lowest number of decimal places.

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