Mathematics GCSE
Significant Figure
What Significant Figure means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
Definitions of Significant Figure
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The digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its precision, starting from the first non-zero digit.
The digits in a number that contribute to its precision, starting from the first non-zero digit.
Topics that use Significant Figure
- Number (Eduqas GCSE)
- Approximation and Estimation (OCR GCSE)
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