Juana performs the calculation below. 6.05 + 3.156 + 5.0
1
6.05
+ 3.156
+ 5.0
14. 206 =>The answer has 5 significant figures.
Here are the three rules on determining how many significant figures are in a number that you must remember:
-Non-zero digits are always significant.
-Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.
-A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.
