The number 186,470 was corrected to 186,000. Which of the following describe the degree of approximation made?

I. to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures IV. to 4 significant figures

  • A to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures IV. to 4 significant figures
  • B I & III only
  • C I & IV only
  • D II & III only
  • E II & IV only
  • F All of the above

The correct answer is C. I & IV only

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