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How do I write 0.01535 in milliseconds (3 sig numbers)

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 Apr 12, 2015

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Significant digits do not depend upon the location of the decimal point; the significant digits are 1535.

When you are rounding to 3 significant digits, look at the fourth digit (in this case, the last 5). If this digit is 5 or more, round up the third digit; if this digit is smaller than 5, leave the third digit alone. In both cases, drop the fourth digit, and any that are after it.

So, round 0.01535 to 0.0154.

 Apr 12, 2015
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Best Answer

Significant digits do not depend upon the location of the decimal point; the significant digits are 1535.

When you are rounding to 3 significant digits, look at the fourth digit (in this case, the last 5). If this digit is 5 or more, round up the third digit; if this digit is smaller than 5, leave the third digit alone. In both cases, drop the fourth digit, and any that are after it.

So, round 0.01535 to 0.0154.

geno3141 Apr 12, 2015

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