Perform this calculation to the correct number ofsignificant figures: 78.222 x (12.02 - 11.52) (a) 39 (b) 39.1 (c) 39.11 (d) 39.111

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Perform this calculation to the correct number of
significant figures: 78.222 x (12.02 - 11.52)

(a) 39

(b) 39.1

(c) 39.11

(d) 39.111

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