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A physical quantity P is described by the relation P = a b2 c3 d 4 If the relative errors in the measurement of a, b, c and d respectively, are 2%, 1%, 3% and 5%, then the relative error in P will be :
- A8%
- B12%
- C32%
- D25%
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