Three masses are combined as follows:

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Problem

Three masses are combined as follows: 105.03 g−0.0028 g−0.24 g105.03\,\text{g} - 0.0028\,\text{g} - 0.24\,\text{g}. Select the option that gives the final mass written with the proper precision. (a) 104.8 g104.8\,\text{g} (b) 104.7872 g104.7872\,\text{g} (c) 104.79 g104.79\,\text{g} (d) 105.27 g105.27\,\text{g}

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