Question

How many significant figures are in the number 0.00282

Answer 1

Explanation:

has 3 (sig figs) and 5 decimals. see the additional (+) and subtraction (-) round by the last number of decimals or use scientific no ( e.g. 1.000 x 10^3 or 1.000e3)

Answer 2

3 sig figs if a number starts with leading zeros it is NOT SIGNIFICANT