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A Physical quantity P is given by P=`(A^2sqrtB)/C`, and the percentage errors in the measurements of A, B and C are 1% , 2 % and 4% respectively. Find the percentage error in P.

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`(DeltaP)/Pxx100=2((DeltaA)/Axx100)+1/2((DeltaB)/Bxx100)+((DeltaC)/Cxx100)` or `7%`
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