The rounded three digits for the given number is 2.46
Explanation:
Significant figures are the number of digits in a value which contributes to the degree of accuracy of the value while measuring
Rules:
- Digits which are not zero are always essential.
- Any zeros between two major digits are important.
- Only a final zero or trailing zeros are important in the decimal section
Solution:
- Given number- 2.45986
- Decimals- 5 digits
- Scientific Notation
-2.45986 × 10^0
- Applying the rules until rounding the 3 digits we get,
- The rounded three digits for the given number is 2.46
