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Errors and Measurements: Error in Quotient MCQ

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Error in QuotientMediumQuestion 30126

Question

If %error in P is 4% and %error in Q is 2%, the %error in P/Q is:
  1. A
    2%
  2. B
    6%
    Correct
  3. C
    4%
  4. D
    8%

Correct answer

6%

Explanation

For a quotient, percentage errors add: %error in (P/Q) = %error in P + %error in Q = 4 + 2 = 6%.

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