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How many significant figures does 9,400 contain?

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

Any number other than 0 is a significant figure. The only time 0 is a significant figure is when it is in between 2 non-zero numbers.

9,400 has 4 digits

2 of them are 0

4 - 2 = 2

9,400 has 2 significant figures

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