Round each number to three significant figures:

(a) 0.21674

(b) 0.2165

(c) 0.2165003

Short Answer

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a) 0.217

b) 0.217

c) 0.217

Step by step solution

01

Definition of significant figure.

In positional notation, significant figures are digits in a number that are dependable and essential to express the quantity of something.

02

Find the rounded number.

(a)0.216740.21670.217

(b)0.21650.217

(C)0.21650030.21650.217

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