If X = a²b³/c², and percentage errors in a, b, c are 2% each, the maximum percentage error in X is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If X = a²b³/c², and percentage errors in a, b, c are 2% each, the maximum percentage error in X is
A. 12%
B. 14%
C. 10%
D. 8%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ΔX/X = 2(Δa/a) + 3(Δb/b) + 2(Δc/c) = 2×2% + 3×2% + 2×2% = 4% + 6% + 4% = 14%. Always add absolute relative errors.

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