Sure, let's go through the problem step-by-step.
1. Multiplication:
First, we need to multiply the two numbers:
[tex]\[
24.32 \times 0.010
\][/tex]
This multiplication yields:
[tex]\[
0.2432
\][/tex]
2. Rounding:
Next, we need to round the result to two significant figures. When rounding to significant figures, we focus on the precision of the number, not the decimal places.
Here, 0.2432 rounded to two significant figures is:
[tex]\[
0.24
\][/tex]
So, the final rounded answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{0.24}
\][/tex]
