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To explain: The way, the last digit differs from the other digit in a measurement.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
In a number system, the digit denotes an inter. In a number, last digits always have more preference than other number. Last digits help to estimate scientific measurement in many cases.
Measuring is the comparison of unknown quantities to standard quantities. The last digit is rounded off to get the accurate measurement. For example, the length of box is
Conclusion:
Hence, last digit in a number helps in scientific measurement.
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