Which statement about zeros in a measured number is correct?
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Problem
Which statement about zeros in a measured number is correct?
(a) Zeros between two non-zero digits are not significant
(b) Trailing zeros in a number that contains a decimal point are significant
(c) Leading zeros in a decimal number are significant because they indicate precision
(d) Trailing zeros in a whole number without a decimal point are significant