A physical quantity is $A = P^2/Q^3.$ The percentage error in measurement of $P$ and $Q$ is $x$ and $y$ respectively. Maximum error in measurement of $A$ is

  • A

    $2x -3y$

  • B

    $3x -2y$

  • C

    $3x + 2y$

  • D

    $2x + 3y$

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