The resistance $R = \frac{V}{I}$ where $V = (100 \pm 5) \text{ V}$ and $I = (10 \pm 0.2) \text{ A}$. The percentage error in $R$ is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $5.2$
  • B
    $4.8$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $3$

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