Sig Fig RULES:

1)  All nonzero numbers are significant.

2)  “Captive” zeros are significant. (Zeros between nonzero digits)

3)  “Trailing” zeros (on the RIGHT of the decimal) are significant. (One or more final zeros used after the decimal place are significant.)

4)  “Leading” zeros (on the LEFT of the decimal) are NOT significant. (Zeros used solely for spacing the decimal point are NOT significant. The zeros only indicate the position of the decimal point.)

You need to in your group:

1)  Rewrite RULE # ______in your own words.

2)  For each number below:

a.  How many sig dig’s ? ______

b.  Which RULE or RULES apply? ______

Number / Sig Dig’s / Rules
1.234
1.02
0.023
0.200
1002
3.07
50600

Sig Dig RULES:

1)  All nonzero numbers are significant.

2)  “Captive” zeros are significant. (Zeros between nonzero digits)

3)  “Trailing” zeros (on the RIGHT of the decimal) are significant. (One or more final zeros used after the decimal place are significant.)

4) “Leading” zeros (on the LEFT of the decimal) are NOT significant. (Zeros used solely for spacing the decimal point are NOT significant. The zeros only indicate the position of the decimal point.)

You need to in your group:

1)  Rewrite RULE # ______in your own words.

2)  For each number below:

a.  How many sig dig’s ? ______

b.  Which RULE or RULES apply? ______

Number / Sig Dig’s / Rules
1.234
1.02
0.023
0.200
1002
3.07
50600