The formula for the physical quantity is $P = \frac{x^3 y}{z^2}$ and the percentage error in the determination of physical quantities $x, y, z$ are $0.6 \%$,$3 \%$,and $1.3 \%$ respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of $P$ is (in $\%$)

  • A
    $2.2$
  • B
    $4.9$
  • C
    $5.3$
  • D
    $7.4$

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