Rounding to Significant Figures (page 3 of 4)

Level 2 Examples:

• Since zeros may or may not be significant, we need to know how to deal with them after rounding.

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• Example #3 - Check the video, then follow the steps to round 2376.14 mL to 3 sig figs.
  Steps:

  1. Identify the first 3 sig figs in the value.
  2. Look at the next digit in the number to determine if we round up or down.
  3. Round and decide how many zeros must be added. (Enter your answer in the box.)

  2376.14 mL

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