Question 1
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationExpress, correct to three significant figures, 0.003597.
- A.0.359
- B.0.004
- C.0.00360
- D.0.00359
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (0.00360)
Explanation
The first three significant figures are 3, 5, 9 and the next digit is 7, so round 359 up to 360: 0.00360. The final zero must be kept to show three significant figures.