Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number
Concept Introduction:
Rules for rounding off numbers:
Rule 1: When the first digit after those that are wanted to retain is
Rule 2: When the first digit after those that are wanted to retain is
(b)
Interpretation:
The number
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The number
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The number
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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