Question

use significant figures to solve the following division problem. (6.6666 x 10^6 ks^3)/(2.0000 x 10^4 ks) =
how many significant figures in the first number?
3
4
5
6

Explanation:

Step1: Identify significant - figures rule

Non - zero digits are always significant.

Step2: Count significant figures in 6.6666×10⁶

The number 6.6666 has 5 non - zero digits.

Answer:

C. 5