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Identify the measured number(s), if any, in each of the following pairs of numbers:a. 3 hamburgers and 6 oz of hamburger
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Significant Figures (Simplified)
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Indicate the number of significant figures in the following:
A liter is equivalent to 1.059 qt.
A
0
B
1
C
3
D
4
E
infinite
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Understand the concept of significant figures: Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. This includes all non-zero digits, any zeros between significant digits, and any trailing zeros in the decimal portion.
Identify the given number: The problem states that a liter is equivalent to 1.059 qt.
Analyze the number 1.059: In this number, '1', '0', '5', and '9' are all significant figures. The zero is significant because it is between two non-zero digits.
Count the significant figures: Since all four digits in 1.059 are significant, the number of significant figures is 4.
Conclude with the correct number of significant figures: Therefore, the number 1.059 has 4 significant figures.
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