The dimensional formula for a physical quantity $x$ is $\left[ M ^{-1} L ^{3} T ^{-2}\right]$. The errors in measuring the quantities $M , L$ and $T$ respectively are $2 \%, 3 \%$ and $4 \%$. The maximum percentage of error that occurs in measuring the quantity $x$ is
  • A$9$
  • B$10$
  • C$14$
  • D$19$
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