Metric System: Express the sum 1.00 kg + 1531 g + 2.54 × 104 mg in kilograms with the correct number of significant figures.

A. 2.56 kg
B. 27.9 kg
C. 2.53 kg
D. 2.79 kg


Answer: A

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