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In the determination of resistance R is calculated from `R =V//I` where V is the reading of the voltmeter and I is the reading of the ammeter. The values obtained are `V = 10 pm 0.2 V and I = 0.5 pm 0.01 A.` The maximum percentage error in the measurement of resistance is

A

`0.2%`

B

`0.4%`

C

`0.3%`

D

`4%`

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