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ChemistryIntroductory Chemistry: A FoundationIndicate the number of significant figures implied in each of the following statements: The population of the United States in 2016 was 324 million. One minute is equivalent to 60 seconds. There are 1 .6093 kilometers in 1 mile. The average speed for a four-seat helicopter is about 130 mi/h. The Le Mans racetrack is 8.5 miles in length.

Indicate the number of significant figures implied in each of the following statements: The population of the United States in 2016 was 324 million. One minute is equivalent to 60 seconds. There are 1 .6093 kilometers in 1 mile. The average speed for a four-seat helicopter is about 130 mi/h. The Le Mans racetrack is 8.5 miles in length.

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Indicate the number of significant figures implied in each of the following statements:

  1. The population of the United States in 2016 was 324 million.

  • One minute is equivalent to 60 seconds.

  • There are 1 .6093 kilometers in 1 mile.
  • The average speed for a four-seat helicopter is about 130 mi/h.

  • The Le Mans racetrack is 8.5 miles in length.

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