The radius of a sphere was measured to be 5 inches with a possible error of 0.03 inches. Use differentials to estimate the maximum error in the calculated volume of the sphere. What is the percentage error? Be sure to write units for your answer.

The radius of a sphere was measured to be 5 inches with a possible error of 0.03 inches. Use differentials to estimate the maximum error in the calculated volume of the sphere. What is the percentage error? Be sure to write units for your answer.

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