round each of the following to 3 significant figures:
a)0.00318756 m b)0.09025011
c)861.85

Question

round each of the following to 3 significant figures:
a)0.00318756 m                   b)0.09025011
c)861.85

goformit100 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

It's pretty simple, just look at the decimal places. If the number is 5 or larger, round the round the number. Ex: 12.67 = 13, if the number is 4 or smaller leave it alone. Ex: 12.34 = 12.34

anonymous · Answer

but this numbers i have are bigger

anonymous · Answer

It does not matter, the same principle applies.

anonymous · Answer

Give it a try, and I'll verify. :)

anonymous · Answer

is a 3.18 or 3.20

anonymous · Answer

No, try again.

anonymous · Answer

i think is 0.00320 because u round it dont you

anonymous · Answer

it's 0.00319

anonymous · Answer

oh yeah it was cuz i round it, it the 18
so the second one is 0.0903

anonymous · Answer

Yes, correct :)

anonymous · Answer

and finally  c)is 862

anonymous · Answer

Yes !!! You did it :)

anonymous · Answer

damn i did  im so juiced , i did it cuz of u thanks 1 more time

anonymous · Answer

Laughing out loud ! Your Welcome :)