Question

Select the answer for this number showing three significant figures. Remember to round. 566 (1)600 (2)570 (3)566(4) 500

Answer 1

The answer is (1)600! I'm taking the same course, and I know this gets confusing. Hope I helped!

Answer 2

We have to round 566, such that , it has three significant figures.

→ Option 1

600=It has only one Significant figure.Zeroes which lie on right side of digit ,if there is no decimal after zeroes are not significant.

→ Option 2

570=Two Significant figure.

→ Option 3

566=Three Significant figure.

→ Option 4

500=One Significant figure.

⇒Option 3 ,which is equal to 566, is most appropriate ,among given Options, that is when this number is rounded , it has three significant figures.