The initial and final temperatures of water as recorded by an observer are $(40.6 \pm 0.2)^{\circ} C$ and $(78.9 \pm 0.3)^{\circ} C .$ Calculate the rise in temperature with proper error limits.

  • A

    $(37.7 \pm 0.5)^{\circ} C$

  • B

    $(17.6 \pm 0.4)^{\circ} C$

  • C

    $(25.3 \pm 0.5) ^{\circ} C$

  • D

    $(31.5 \pm 0.3)^{\circ} C$

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