How many sig figs in 272? (Significant figures in 272)

How many sig figs in 272?

Here we will count how many significant figures (sig figs) are in 272 and show you what the sig figs in 272 are. In addition, we will also use the significant figures we found to write 272 in Scientific Notation and E-notation.

The significant figures of any number, like 272, are digits greater than 0, zeros between digits that are greater than 0, and trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point. Leading zeros and trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not significant figures. Using these parameters, we found our answers:

What are the sigs figs of 272?
Answer: 2 7 2

How many sig figs in 272?
Answer: 3

Using the significant figures of 272, we can express 272 in Scientific Notation and E-notation:

Scientific Notation:
272 = 2.72 × 10²

E-notation:
272 = 2.72e+2

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