Chapter 2, Problem 100AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

If the perimeter of the textbook is 80 cm and the area is $400{\text{ cm}}^2$ , the number of significant figures between the two values should be compared.

Concept Introduction:

For writing significant figures, following rules should be followed:

1. Every non-zero digits are significant. For example, the number 2356 has 4 significant figures.
2. Any zero between two non-zero digits are significant. For example, the number 205 has 3 significantv figures.
3. The trailing zeros after the decimal are significant. For example, 0.450 has 3 significant figures, 100 has 1 significant figure and 0.025 has 2 significnat figures.