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If `Y = a-b`, the maximum percentage error in the measurement of `Y` will be

A

`[(Deltaa)/(a-b)-(Deltab)/(a-b) ] xx 100`

B

`[(Delta a)/(a-b) +(Deltab)/(a-b)] xx 100`

C

`[(Deltaa)/(a) - (Deltab)/(b)] xx 100`

D

`[(Deltaa)/(a) - (Deltab)/(b) ] xx 100`

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