Gotta admit this is a pet peeve of mine…
Whomever wrote this question wants you to say three sig figs. The way they are writing this number is not considered a correct form by many scientists. If your teacher wrote it this way, it’s probably because they were taught that way…
The correct way to write the number two hundred and thirty with three sig figs is:
##2.30 x 10^2##
Writing the number 230 without a decimal would indicate just two sig figs (just the two and the three, the zero is not significant).
Skip to 8:35 for beginning of sig figs discussion.
You might also like…
Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.
Read moreEach paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.
Read moreThanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.
Read moreYour email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.
Read moreBy sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.
Read more