Probability Unit Test on February 15, 2018

Question 1

Are non-zero digits significant?

Answer 1

All non-zero digits are significant

e.g:

374 (3 sig figs)

8.1 (2 sig figs)

Question 2

ARe all leading zeroes in a decimal significant?

Answer 2

Leading zeroes in a decimal are not significant

ex:

0. 54 (2 sig figs)
1. 0098 (2 sig figs)

Question 3

are Trailing zeroes significant if they are to the right of a decimal point

Answer 3

Trailing zeroes are significant if they are to the right of a decimal point