One side of a right triangle is measured as 9.5 inches and opposite angle equal to 26.75° with 0.25° possible error. Usin differentials, approximate the percent error in computing the length of the hypotenuse.

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One side of a right triangle is measured as 9.5 inches and opposite angle equal to 26.75° with 0.25° possible error. Using
differentials, approximate the percent error in computing the length of the hypotenuse.
A) 33%
50%
C) 0.87%
D) 0.45%
Transcribed Image Text:Question 19 One side of a right triangle is measured as 9.5 inches and opposite angle equal to 26.75° with 0.25° possible error. Using differentials, approximate the percent error in computing the length of the hypotenuse. A) 33% 50% C) 0.87% D) 0.45%
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