How many significant digits are in the number 101.0100? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

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Kevin Phelps

6 July, 18:33

How many significant digits are in the number 101.0100? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

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Davidson · Answer 1

The correct answer in B) 5 because the two zeros that follow one on the right side of the decimal place are not important and can be easily taken out and the number would still be the same. An example of this is 2.50. If you take away the zero it will equal 2.5 which is the same number as 2.50.