How many sig figs in 86? (Significant figures in 86)

How many sig figs in 86?

Here we will count how many significant figures (sig figs) are in 86 and show you what the sig figs in 86 are. In addition, we will also use the significant figures we found to write 86 in Scientific Notation and E-notation.

The significant figures of any number, like 86, 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 86?
Answer: 8 6

How many sig figs in 86?
Answer: 2

Using the significant figures of 86, we can express 86 in Scientific Notation and E-notation:

Scientific Notation:
86 = 8.6 × 10¹

E-notation:
86 = 8.6e+1

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