Solve the problem.The dimensions of a cardboard box were measured as 50 cm, 90 cm and 50 cm, with the percentage error in each dimension not exceeding 4 percent. Approximate the worst possible percentage error in the volume of the box. Assume that the cardboard is of negligible thickness.

A. 8%
B. 4%
C. 12%
D. 9%


Answer: C

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A. ~p ? (q ? p); conditional B. (~p ? q) ? p; conditional C. (~p ? q) ? p; biconditional D. ~[(p ? q) ? p]; negation

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Provide an appropriate response.Perform the indicated operations: 14 - 

A. Undefined B. -43 C. 14 D. 13

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What will be an ideal response?

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Find the horizontal asymptote, if any, of the rational function.f(x) = 

A. y = 
B. y = 1
C. y = 0
D. None

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