The Sides of a Rectangle Are Measured to Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

The sides of a rectangle are measured to be and cm with a maximum error of cm in each measurement. Use differentials to estimate the maximum possible error in the calculated value of the area.

• A) is the maximum error in the area.
• B) is the maximum error in the area.
• C) is the maximum error in the area.
• D) is the maximum error in the area.
• E) is the maximum error in the area.

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