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Express 194720 in standard form correct to 3 significant figures


User Heiko Oberdiek
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Answer:

1.95 x 10^5

Explanation:

First look at the 4th digit in the number 194720 as the the question said to round to 3 significant figures. If the 4th digit is more than 5, then add 1 to the third digit which results in 195000. Now the question also said to express in standard form. Look for the first non-digit number in 195000. After 1 put a decimal point and remove all the zeros after the point which results in 1.95. Now count how many digits you moved to the left which comes as 5. Write the answer as 1.95 x 10^5.

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