How many sig figs in 842? (Significant figures in 842)

How many sig figs in 842?

Here we will count how many significant figures (sig figs) are in 842 and show you what the sig figs in 842 are. In addition, we will also use the significant figures we found to write 842 in Scientific Notation and E-notation.

The significant figures of any number, like 842, 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 842?
Answer: 8 4 2

How many sig figs in 842?
Answer: 3

Using the significant figures of 842, we can express 842 in Scientific Notation and E-notation:

Scientific Notation:
842 = 8.42 × 10²

E-notation:
842 = 8.42e+2

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