Accuracy, Precision and Sig Figs

How many sig figs are in the number: 2.30040

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many sig figs are in the number 0.00341

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many sig figs are in the number: 500

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

How many sig figs are in the number: 750.̅0

• Infinite

• 4

• 3

• 2

How many sig figs are in the number: 340010

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many sig figs are in the number: 2300

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

How many sig figs are in the number: 0.0030

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

How many sig figs are in the number: 2.5000

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Which rule would be used to find the number of sig figs in the following number:

0.00025

• Rule #1: All nonzero integers ALWAYS COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #2: Leading zeros DO NOT COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #3: Captive zeroes ALWAYS COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #4: Trailing zeros ONLY COUNT IF THE NUMBER HAS A DECIMAL.

  
  

Which rule would be used to find the number of sig figs in the following number:

8005

• Rule #1: All nonzero integers ALWAYS COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #2: Leading zeros DO NOT COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #3: Captive zeroes ALWAYS COUNT as sig figs. 

  
  

• Rule #4: Trailing zeros ONLY COUNT IF THE NUMBER HAS A DECIMAL.