Questions: Round each of the following to three significant figures:
- 0.00083
- 34.79502
- 0.00494
- 6.12963
Transcript text: Round each of the following to three significant figures:
- 0.00083
- 34.79502
- 0.00494
- 6.12963
Solution
Solution Steps
To round each number to three significant figures, we need to identify the first three non-zero digits and round the number accordingly. Python's round function can be used in combination with some string manipulation to achieve this.
Step 1: Identify the Significant Figures
To round each number to three significant figures, we first identify the first three non-zero digits in each number.
Step 2: Apply Rounding Rules
We then round the number to the nearest value that maintains three significant figures.
Step 3: Present the Rounded Numbers
We present the rounded numbers with appropriate precision.