Question

multiple - choice question
rule #4a states, \trailing zeros: if there is a decimal: count them\
how many significant figures are in the number below?
5,940.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify significant - figure rules

The number is 5,940. with a decimal point. According to the rule that trailing zeros are significant when there is a decimal point.

Step2: Count significant figures

The digits 5, 9, 4, and 0 are all significant. So there are 4 significant figures.

Answer:

C. 4