When you see this number: 0.00000123, how do we mathematically and scientifically see this:  a. it is a must to convert this to scientific notation b. it has 3 significant figures c. it has 7 significant figures d. it has 8 significant figures

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When you see this number: 0.00000123, how do we mathematically and scientifically see this: 

a. it is a must to convert this to scientific notation

b. it has 3 significant figures

c. it has 7 significant figures

d. it has 8 significant figures

I need explanation in a research way. Please don't base the answer to any articles that can be seen in google instead base it with a research paper or any studies with authors. Book-supported is also okay.

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