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Using a measuring tape with atleast count of 0.1 cm , you measure a package you wish to ship and record the length,width,height as 11.2 cm , 7.5cm and 5.4 cm. The sun of the linear dimensions is often used to calculate the shipping rate. Calculate the following values.
A). Probable percent error in height.
B). Probable percent in width.
C). Probable error of the sun of linear dimensions.
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