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The density of a material in the shape of a cube is determined by measuring three sides of the cube and its mass. If the relative errors in measuring the mass and length are respectively `1.5%` and `1%`, the maximum error in determining the density is:

A

`4.5%`

B

`6%`

C

`2.5%`

D

`3.5%`

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