Give the number of significant figures of the population of a town which has approximately 5,020,700 people
A
7 significant figures
B
3 significant figures
C
4 significant figures
D
5 significant figures
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The two trailing zeros in the number are not significant, but the other five are, making it a five-figure number.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #67401)