Answer:
There are 7 significant figures in the number 6,253.862.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Number [tex]6,253.862[/tex]
To find : How many significant figures does this number have?
Solution :
Rules to determine the significant figures in the number :
1) Non-zero digits are always significant.
2) Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.
3) A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion only are significant.
According to the rules,
In number [tex]6,253.862[/tex]
There are 6,2,5,3,8,6,2=7
Therefore, There are 7 significant figures in the number 6,253.862.
