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If `x = a/b`, then the maximum percentage error in the measurement of 'x' will be

A

`((Delta a)/( a) )/( (Deltab)/( b) ) xx 100`

B

`(Delta a)/( a) xx (Delta b)/( b) X 100%`

C

`[ (Deltaa)/( a) + (Delta b)/( b) ] xx 100%`

D

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

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