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The potential difference across the `100 Omega` resistance in the following circuit is measured by a voltmeter of `900 Omega` resistance. The percentage error made in reading the potential difference is

A

`(10)/(9)`

B

`0.1`

C

`1.0`

D

`10.0`

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