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The length and breadth of a rectangular object are 50 cm and 20cm respectively and were measured to an accuracy of 0.2 cm. The percentage error in area is

a
2.8 %
b
0.5%
c
1.4%
d
3%

detailed solution

Correct option is C

A=lb⇒ΔAA×100=Δll×100+Δbb×100                                      =0.250×100+0.220×100                                      =0.4+1                                      =1.4%

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