The dimensions of a closed rectangular box are measured as 21 cm, 17 cm and 11 cm, respectively with a possible error of 0.1 cm in each dimension. Which of the following is the maximum error in calculating volume of the box?

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The dimensions of a closed rectangular box are measured as 21 cm, 17 cm and 11 cm, respectively with a possible error of 0.1 cm in each dimension. Which of the following is the maximum error
in calculating volume of the box?
O a. 77
O b. 155
O . 77,5
O d. 70
O e. 115,5
Transcribed Image Text:The dimensions of a closed rectangular box are measured as 21 cm, 17 cm and 11 cm, respectively with a possible error of 0.1 cm in each dimension. Which of the following is the maximum error in calculating volume of the box? O a. 77 O b. 155 O . 77,5 O d. 70 O e. 115,5
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