$A$ force $F$ is applied on a square plate of side $L$. If the percentage error in determining $F$ is $3 \%$ and that in $L$ is $2 \%$,then the percentage error in determining the pressure is (in $\%$)

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $2$

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