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The tolerance level of a resistor with t...

The tolerance level of a resistor with the colour code red, blue, orange, gold is

A

`+-` 5%

B

`+-` 10%

C

`+-` 20%

D

`+-` 40%

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A
The tolerance level of resistors is mostly 1%, 2%, 5% and 10%. In old days 20% was also common, but these are now rare. Now a days 5% tolerance in treands.
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