In an experiment, the percentage of error occured in the measurement of physical quantities A,B,C and D are 1%,2%,3%and 4% respectively. Then, the maximum percentage of error in the measurement of X, where X=A2B1/2C1/3D3, will be
A
(313)%
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B
16%
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C
−10%
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D
10%
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Solution
The correct option is B16% X=A2B1/2C1/3D3ΔXX=2ΔAA+12ΔBB+13ΔCC+3ΔDD⇒ΔXX×100=2(1%)+12(2%)+13(3%)+3(4%)=16%