Question

For each number, enter the number of significant digits it contains.

Number

Number of significant digits

32.401



8.25 x 102



3.000



0.06

Answer 1

5

3

4

1

Explanation:

Any non-zero digit is significant. A zero between significant digits is significant. Place holder zeros are not significant. Zeros to the right of the decimal point are significant.

32.401 5

8.25 x 102 3

3.000 4

0.06 1