The density of a cube is measured by measuring its mass and the length of its side. If the maximum error in the measurement of mass is 4% and in the measurement of length is 3%, what is the maximum percentage error in the measurement of density?

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  • A7%
  • B10%
  • C13%
  • D15%
Explanation

Density ρ = Mass / Volume. For a cube, Volume V = L³. So, ρ = M / L³. The maximum percentage error in density = (% error in M) + 3*(% error in L). So, 4% + 3*(3%) = 4% + 9% = 13%.

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