Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the multiplication of \( 2.5 \) and \( 1.25 \), the final reported result is \( 3.1 \) rather than \( 3.125 \). Reason (R): In multiplication or division, the final result must not have more significant figures than the measurement with the fewest significant figures. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. B
   Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. C
   (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. D
   (A) is false but (R) is true.