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Chapter A2, Problem 5E
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Interpretation: We have to explain which numbers are exact (and therefore have an unlimited numbers of significant)
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b.
c. EPA gas mileage rating of 26 miles per gallon
d. should be explained
Concept introduction:
► Exact numbers have definite values, or the values are obtained by counting of objects, whereas am measured number is obtained when a quantity is measured by a measuring device. Exact numbers have unlimited number of significant figures.
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