Question

An experiment measures quantities a, b, c and x is calculated from x= ab/c . If the
maximum percentage error in a, b and c are 1%, 3% and 2% respectively, the
maximum percentage error in x will be
*
6%
W
O 2%
1%
O
4%​

Answer 1

Answer:

6%

Explanation:

This is a problem of combination of errors.

When quantities are multiplied or divided, we simply add their percentage errors to get total percentage error.