How many sig figs in 587? (Significant figures in 587)

How many sig figs in 587?

Here we will count how many significant figures (sig figs) are in 587 and show you what the sig figs in 587 are. In addition, we will also use the significant figures we found to write 587 in Scientific Notation and E-notation.

The significant figures of any number, like 587, 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 587?
Answer: 5 8 7

How many sig figs in 587?
Answer: 3

Using the significant figures of 587, we can express 587 in Scientific Notation and E-notation:

Scientific Notation:
587 = 5.87 × 10²

E-notation:
587 = 5.87e+2

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