College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 27: 18

Answer

As per the rules of rounding, a). If the first digit to be dropped is less than 5, leave the preceding digit as is. b). If the first digit to be dropped is 5 or greater, increase the preceding digit by one. So, 5 is chosen to be the major digit for rounding.

Work Step by Step

As per the rules of rounding, a). If the first digit to be dropped is less than 5, leave the preceding digit as is. b). If the first digit to be dropped is 5 or greater, increase the preceding digit by one. So, 5 is chosen to be the major digit for rounding.
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