Are Zeros to the Right Significant?

Trailing zeros to the right of the decimal ARE significant.
There are FOUR significant figures in 92.00.

Are zeros after a number significant?

The number 0 has one significant figure. Therefore, any zeros after the decimal point are also significant. Example: 0.00 has three significant figures.

Are zeros to the right of a non-zero digits significant?

Non-zero digits are always significant. Any zeros between two significant digits are significant. A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.