The length of a cylinder is measured with a meter rod having a least count of $0.1 \text{ cm}$. Its diameter is measured with vernier calipers having a least count of $0.01 \text{ cm}$. The length of the cylinder is $8.0 \text{ cm}$ and the radius is $4.0 \text{ cm}$. Find the percentage error in the calculated value of the volume. (in $\%$)

  • A
    $1.375$
  • B
    $1.75$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $2.5$

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