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Resistance of a given wire is obtained by measuring the current flowing in it and the voltage difference applies across it. If the percentage errors in the measurement of the current and voltage difference are `3%` each then in the value of error in resistance of the wire is

A

`6%`

B

zero

C

`1%`

D

`3%`

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