How many significant figures does the number 1 700 have?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)One cannot tell with certainty when the number is written in the given form,but it will be one of the other given answers.

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The number 1 700 could have 2, 3, or 4 significant figures depending on whether the zeros are considered significant, which is not clear without additional context or notation (e.g., scientific notation or a decimal point).

How Many Significant Figures Does the Number 1 700 Have