Time intervals measured by a clock give the following readings: $1.25 \; s, 1.24 \; s, 1.27 \; s, 1.21 \; s$,and $1.28 \; s$. What is the percentage relative error of the observations?

  • A
    $1.6$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $16$

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