Answer: option A and D results in 3 significant figures.
Step-by-step explanation:
A. [tex]101 - 83.4 =17.6[/tex]
The number 17.6 has three significant figures.
B. [tex]121 - 1.75 =119.25[/tex]
The number 119.25 has 5 significant figures
C. [tex]7.23 + 12.6=19.83[/tex]
The number of 19.83 has 4 significant figures.
D. [tex]17\cdot 1.5=25.5[/tex]
The number of 25.5 has 3 significant figures.
Hence, option A and D results in 3 significant figures.