It is the first non-zero digit, starting from the left. It can be before or after the decimal point.
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You would end up with a decimal number with fewer significant digits.
Zeroes to the left of the decimal point are significant if there is a decimal point present. Zeroes between numbers are always significant. Zeroes to the right of the decimal point are always significant. Non-zero numbers except for the last are always significant. The last non-zero number is always insignificant.
Three. This refers to the number of significant digits AFTER the decimal point.
With a decimal point, all digits for that number are counted. Then, we have 4 significant figures.
With the decimal point, all digits are counted as significant figures. Then, there are 3 significant figures for the given number