The absolute percentage error in the computed discharge over a rectangular weir  corresponding to an absolute error of 1.5 % in the measurement of head over the sill  of the weir would be :  (a) 1.5 (b) 2.25 (c) 2.5 (d) 3.75

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(b) 2.25

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