State the number of significant digits and the implied precision of the given number.
-2200.0
A)5 significant digits, precise to the nearest tenth
B)3 significant digits, precise to the nearest tenth
C)5 significant digits, precise to the nearest 100
D)2 significant digits, precise to the nearest 100

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The number 2200.0 has five significant digits because all non-zero digits and zeros between significant digits or after the decimal point are significant. The presence of a decimal point indicates that the measurement is precise to the nearest tenth.

State the Number of Significant Digits and the Implied Precision