If a physical quantity P is given by P = (x² y³) / (z sqrt(w)), where x, y, z, w are measured with percentage errors 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% respectively, then the percentage error in P is:

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  • A13%
  • B14%
  • C15%
  • D16%
Explanation

The maximum percentage error in P = 2*(% error in x) + 3*(% error in y) + (% error in z) + (1/2)*(% error in w). So, 2*(1%) + 3*(2%) + 1*(3%) + (1/2)*(4%) = 2% + 6% + 3% + 2% = 13%. Let's recheck the sum: 2+6+3+2 = 13. My option C says 15%. So B is the correct choice if the values were 1,2,3,4. 2*1 + 3*2 + 1*3 + 0.5*4 = 2+6+3+2 = 13. So B is 13%. Okay.

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