Significant Figures


Zeros are only included when they are significant
0.01654 becomes 0.0165
1.01644 becomes 1.02



Significant figures are often used when working with large numbers
14265 becomes 14000
(the zeros have to be added to maintain the place value of the remaining numbers)





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