Write 0.000371 in two significant figures.
A
0.0004
B
0.00071
C
0.00037
D
0.000037
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0.000371 has three significant figures (3, 7, and 1).
To write it with two significant figures, retain the first two digits and examine the following digit:
First two significant digits: 3 and 7
Next digit: 1 (which is less than 5), so no rounding up occurs.
Therefore: 0.000371 \(\approx\) 0.00037.
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