The density of a cube is measured by measuring its mass and length of its sides. The percentage error in the measurement of mass and length are $5 \%$ and $6 \%$ respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of density is (in $\%$)

  • A
    $21$
  • B
    $23$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $27$

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