Which Measurement Has the Fewest Number of Significant Figures

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which measurement has the fewest number of significant figures?

• A)12.80 m
• B)0.1280 m
• C)0.001280 m
• D)1280 m
• E)All of the measurements have the same number of significant figures.

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Definitions:

X

A variable often used in mathematical equations and models to represent an unknown or variable quantity.

Importer

A person or business that buys goods from overseas to sell in their own country.

US$

The symbol for the United States Dollar, the currency of the United States.

Metric Tonne

A unit of mass equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds.