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If  there is  an error of m%  in measuring the edge  of cube, then the percent error is estimating  its surface area is 


A) 2 m

B) 3m

C) 1 m

D) 4m

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

 Surface area A of a cube of side x is given by A=6x2.

 on differentiating w.r.t x , we get  $\frac{dA}{dx}=12x$

 Let the change in x be  $\triangle x$ = m% of x = $\frac{mx}{100}$

 Change in surface area,

$\triangle A= \left(\frac{dA}{dx}\right)\triangle x=(12x)\triangle x$

= $12 x \left(\frac{mx}{100}\right)=\frac{12x^{2}m}{100}$

 The approximate change in surface area =   $\frac{2m}{100}\times6x^{2}$

 =2m%  of original surface area