An error 2% in excess is made white measuring the side of a square. The percentage of error in the calculated area of the square is:
A
2.00%
B
4.04%
C
2.02%
D
4.00%
Correct Answer: 4.04%
Let, Original length of side = 100 ∴ Area = ( 100×100) = 1000When, 2% in excess .'. Area = (102×102) = 10404.'. Excess = 10404 - 10000 = 404Required percentage = (404×10010000) = 4.04%