Question 15
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationWrite 0.0364891 in three significant figures and express the answer in standard form.
- A.3.65 × 102
- B.3.64 × 102
- C.3.64 × 10−2
- D.3.65 × 10−2
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (3.65 × 10−2)
Explanation
To three significant figures 0.0364891 is 0.0365 (the 4th figure, 8, rounds up), which is 3.65 × 10−2.