If the percentage errors in measuring the length and the diameter of a wire are $0.1 \%$ each. The percentage error in measuring its resistance will be:

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  • A

    $0.2 \%$

  • B

    $0.3 \%$

  • C

    $0.1 \%$

  • D

    $0.144 \%$

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