If a rod of length 250cm is measured as 255cm long in error, what is the percentage error in the measurement?
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A.
55 -
B.
10 -
C.
5 -
D.
4 -
E.
2
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation
% error = (frac{text{Actual error}}{text{real value}}) x 100
= (frac{5}{250}) x 100
= 2%