Question

In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5$\%$ in excess and the other 6$\%$ in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is

• A. 1$\%$
• B. 1.3$\%$
• C. 1.5$\%$
• D. 3$\%$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1.3$\%$

Answer 2

The error percent in area $=+5-6-\frac{5\times6}{100}=-1.3\%$
The correct option is (B)