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In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5\(\%\) in excess and the other 6\(\%\) in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is
In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5\(\%\) in excess and the other 6\(\%\) in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is
Updated On: Oct 10, 2024
- 1\(\%\)
- 1.3\(\%\)
- 1.5\(\%\)
- 3\(\%\)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The error percent in area \(=+5-6-\frac{5\times6}{100}=-1.3\%\)
The correct option is (B)
The correct option is (B)
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