What are significant figures?
Significant figures

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Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. This includes all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and trailing zeros in the decimal portion.
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How do you determine the number of significant figures in a number?
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Count all non-zero digits, any zeros between them, and trailing zeros in a decimal number. Leading zeros are not counted.
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What is the significance of significant figures in calculations?
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Significant figures indicate the precision of measurements and calculations, ensuring that results reflect the accuracy of the data used.
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How many significant figures are in the number 0.00456?
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3 significant figures (4, 5, and 6). Leading zeros are not counted.
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How many significant figures are in the number 1000?
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1 significant figure (the '1'). Without a decimal point, trailing zeros are not counted.
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How many significant figures are in the number 1000.0?
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5 significant figures (1, 0, 0, 0, and the trailing zero after the decimal point).
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What is the result of 129.6 divided by 3, expressed with the correct number of significant figures?
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43.0 (the result should have 3 significant figures, based on the number with the least significant figures in the operation).
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