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Errors and Measurements: Sig Figs — Rounding MCQ

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Sig Figs — RoundingMediumQuestion 30133

Question

Express 57,864 rounded to 3 significant figures:
  1. A
    57,800
  2. B
    57,860
  3. C
    57,900
    Correct
  4. D
    578 × 10²

Correct answer

57,900

Explanation

The first 3 significant figures are 5, 7, 8. The next digit is 6 (≥5), so round up: 57,900.

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