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If `x = a/b`, then the maximum percentage error in the measurement of 'x' will be

A

`((Delta)/(a))/((Delta b)/(b)) xx 100`

B

`(Delta a)/(a) xx (Delta b)/(b) xx 100%`

C

`[(Delta a)/(a) + (Delta b)/(b)] xx 100%`

D

`[(Delta a)/(a)- (Delta b)/(b)] xx 100%`

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