1. The problem is to find the number of significant figures in the number 050701080. 2. Significant figures are the digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its precision. 3. Leading zeros (zeros before the first non-zero digit) are not significant. 4. In 050701080, the leading zero is not significant. 5. The digits 5, 0, 7, 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 are significant. 6. Count these digits: 5, 0, 7, 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 gives 8 significant figures. 7. Therefore, the number 050701080 has 8 significant figures.