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Length, breadth and thickness of a block is measured using vernier calipers. The percentage errors in the measurements are `2%,1%` and `3%` respectively. Estimate the percentage error in its volume

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`(DeltaV)/Vxx100=(Deltal)/lxx100+100+(Deltat)/txx100=2+1+3==6%`
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