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The thickness of a glass sheet is measured at six different places and the following readings are obtained : 1.21 mm, 1.24 mm, 1.19 mm, 1.15 mm, 1.22 mm, 1.25 mm. Find the most probable value of the thickness and percentage error in measurement.

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