The resistance $R = \frac{V}{I}$ where $V = (200 \pm 5) \ V$ and $I = (20 \pm 0.2) \ A$. The percentage error in the measurement of $R$ is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $3.5$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $5.5$

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