The density of a material in the shape of a cube is determined by measuring three sides of the cube and its mass. If the relative errors in measuring the mass and length are respectively $1.5\%$ and $1\%$, the maximum error in determining the density is   ........ $\%$

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  • A

    $3.5$

  • B

    $4.5$

  • C

    $6$

  • D

    $2.5$

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