The resistance of a wire is determined by measuring the current flowing through it and the voltage difference across its ends. If the percentage error in the measurement of current and voltage difference is $3\%$ each,what will be the percentage error in the resistance of the wire?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $1$

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