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Rules for rounding off numbers (1) If the digit to be dropped is greater than 5, the last retained digit is increased by one. For example, 12.6 is rounded to 13. (2) If the digit to be dropped is less than 5, the last remaining digit is left as it is. For example, 12.4 is rounded to 12.
1) Round the numbers in the table. Number Nearest 10 Nearest 100 423 420 482 535 799 [1] 2) Round the numbers in the table. Number Nearest unit Nearest tenth 3.41 3 7.27 1.82 7.95 [1] 3) Round the numbers in the table. Number 1 decimal place 2 decimal places 0.474 0.5 4.945 0.6138 88.7057 [1] Rounding, Decimal Places and Significant Figures ...
How to Determine Sig Figs..... 3. Captive zeros are significant. 1. Ex. 4. Trailing zeros are not significant unless a decimal is present. How to determine sig figs for multiplying and dividing.... When multiplying, dividing, squaring, etc. your final answer should only have as many sig figs as your least accurate measurement.
Significant figures in derived quantities (Calculations) In all calculations, the answer must be governed by the least significant figure employed. ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION: The answer should be rounded off so as to contain the same number
Scientific notation, significant figures and rounding . Scientific or Standard Notation is best used to express very large or very small numbers in a compact, easy to read form, but can be used on any numbers. Simply, the basic format of the notation is + n-> a positive index indicates a large number. a 10× n
Rounding Name: _____ Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. • Diagrams are NOT accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated. • You must show all your working out. Information
Use these rules when recording measurements and rounding calculations in chemistry. Write all the digits you are sure of, plus the first digit that you must estimate in the measurement – the first doubtful digit (the first uncertain digit). Then stop. When writing a measurement in significant figures, the last digit is the first doubtful digit.
