Determine the accuracy of the measurement; that is, give the number of significant digits for the measurement. $817,0 \overline { 0 } 0$ mi
A) 3
B) 6
C) 4
D) 8
E) 5

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The measurement $817,0 \overline { 0 } 0$ mi has 5 significant digits. The digits 8, 1, 7, and 0 are significant, and the repeating 0 indicates that it is also significant.

Determine the Accuracy of the Measurement; That Is, Give the Number