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Two resistance are measured in ohm and is given as:-
`R_(1)=3Omega+-1% &R_(2)=6Omega+-2%`
When they are connected in parallel, the percentage error in equivalent resistance is

A

`3%`

B

`4.5%`

C

`0.67%`

D

`1.33%`

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