How to Round Numbers to Significant Figures #20

The video tutorial explains how to round numbers to a specific number of significant figures. It begins with a recap of what significant figures are, using examples to illustrate the concept. The tutorial then demonstrates how to identify significant figures in both whole numbers and decimals. It provides step-by-step instructions on rounding numbers to a given number of significant figures, including handling decimals. The video also addresses the ambiguity that can arise with significant figures, particularly in numbers like 4300, where it's unclear if zeros are significant. The tutorial aims to clarify these concepts for better understanding.

What happens to the number 0.004031 when rounding to three significant figures?

Why is it difficult to determine the number of significant figures in 4300?