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How many significant figures are there in the number 3,460?

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Answer:

3 figures

Explanation:

Just follow these steps!

Non-zero digits are always significant.

Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.

A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.

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