The number 0.03720 has __ digits, __ decimal places , and __ significant figures? a) 6,5,4 b) 5,5,3 C) 6,5,3 d) None of the above

The correct answer is:<br /><br />c) $6,5,3$<br /><br />Explanation:<br />- The number 0.03720 has 6 digits (including the leading zero).<br />- It has 5 decimal places (the number of digits after the decimal point).<br />- It has 3 significant figures (the number of non-zero digits, including any zeros between them).