Question

How many significant digits are present in given numbers:
a) 45.8736
b) 0.00293
c) 48000
d) 3.982 x 106
e) 1260000
f) 0.53600​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 45.8736

Explanation:

Non-zero digits within the given measurement or reporting resolution are significant. 91 has two significant figures (9 and 1) if they are measurement-allowed digits. 123.45 has five significant digits (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) if they are within the measurement resolution.