Math Snap
PROBLEM
Find the significant figures in 76000.
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The number given is76000. We are asked to find the number of significant figures in this number
STEP 2
In determining the number of significant figures, we need to understand the rules.1. Non-zero digits are always significant.
2. Any zeros between significant digits are significant.
. Leading zeros are not significant. They are only placeholders.
4. Trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point are significant.
5. Trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not significant.
STEP 3
Applying these rules to the given number,76000, we see that it has no decimal point, so trailing zeros are not significant.
STEP 4
Count the number of significant figures.The non-zero digits7 and6 are significant. The trailing zeros are not significant.
SOLUTION
So, the number of significant figures in76000 is2.
The number76000 has2 significant figures.
