Solve the problem.The resistance R produced by wiring resistors of R1 and R2 ohms in parallel can be calculated from the formula If R1 and R2 are measured to be 3 ohms and 4 ohms respectively and if these measurements are accurate to within 0.05 ohms, estimate the maximum percentage error in computing R.

A. 2.98%
B. 1.49%
C. 1.79%
D. 2.38%


Answer: B

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