When 55490 × 10⁸ Is Correctly Rounded to Three Significant Figures

question 78

Multiple Choice

When 5.5490 × 10⁸ is correctly rounded to three significant figures the number becomes ________.

• A)5.55
• B)5.55 × 10⁸
• C)555
• D)554
• E)5.54 × 10⁸

Differentiate between algorithms and heuristics and their roles in problem-solving.

Identify the characteristics and strategies of good problem solvers.

Recognize the role of evaluation in the problem-solving process.

Understand various biases (confirmation, availability, representativeness, hindsight) in decision-making and problem-solving.

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Definitions:

Completeness Check

A verification step to ensure that all necessary information or components are present and accounted for, often used in data processing or submission processes.

Decision-making Processes

Methods or protocols followed by individuals or organizations to arrive at conclusions or make choices from available options.

Human Experts

Individuals who possess extensive knowledge or skills in a particular area, often gained through years of experience or study.

Business Intelligence

The use of data analysis tools and applications to help executives and managers make informed business decisions by analyzing available business data.