Using the following number: 26,802
In 4 significant figures, this number would be Answer.
In 3 significant figures, this number would be Answer.
In 2 significant figures, this number would be Answer.
In 1 significant figure, this number would b
To determine the appropriate number of significant figures, we start by counting all the valid digits from the most significant digit (leftmost) to the least significant digit (rightmost). Here's how we can find the number of significant figures for the given number:
1. In 4 significant figures:
Since there are four valid digits (2, 6, 8, and 0) in the number, the answer with four significant figures would be 26,800.
2. In 3 significant figures:
In this case, we disregard the digit at the end (2) and round the number based on the next digit (0). Since 0 is less than 5, we simply drop the digit and the answer with three significant figures is 26,800.
3. In 2 significant figures:
Ignoring the digits after the tens place, we round the number based on the digit in the ones place (2). As 2 is less than 5, we drop it, and the answer with two significant figures is 27,000.
4. In 1 significant figure:
Since we consider only the most significant digit, the answer with one significant figure is 30,000.