Question 2
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationThe population of a village is 5846. Express this number to three significant figures
- A.5850
- B.5846
- C.5840
- D.585
- E.584
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (5850)
Explanation
Keep 5, 8, 4; the next digit 6 rounds the 4 up to 5, and the place value is kept with a zero: 5850.