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How many significant figures are in the number 3040?
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3040 has 3 significant figures.
Explanation: the zero between 3 and 4 is significant, but the trailing zero (at the end with no decimal point) is not. To show a different number of significant figures use scientific notation:
- 3.04 × 10^3 → 3 s.f.
- 3.040 × 10^3 → 4 s.f.
Explanation: the zero between 3 and 4 is significant, but the trailing zero (at the end with no decimal point) is not. To show a different number of significant figures use scientific notation:
- 3.04 × 10^3 → 3 s.f.
- 3.040 × 10^3 → 4 s.f.
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