Which of the following statements is true regarding significant figures in calculations?

• A. In division, the result should have the same number of decimal places as the number with the least decimal places.
• B. In multiplication, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the least significant figures.
• C. In addition, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the most significant figures.
• D. In subtraction, the result should have the same number of significant figures as the number with the least significant figures.

Answer: (B)