Question

multiple - choice question
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how many sig figs are in 0.0497000?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sig - fig rules

Non - zero digits are always significant. Leading zeros (zeros before non - zero digits) are not significant. Trailing zeros after a non - zero digit and after a decimal point are significant.

Step2: Analyze the number 0.0497000

The non - zero digits 4, 9, 7 are significant. The leading zeros (the two zeros before 4) are not significant. The three trailing zeros after 7 are significant because there is a decimal point. So in total, there are 5 non - zero significant digits and 3 significant trailing zeros, making it 6 significant figures.

Answer:

C. 6