The initial and final temperatures of water as recorded by an observer are $(40.6 \pm 0.2)^{\circ}C$ and $(78.9 \pm 0.3)^{\circ}C$. Calculate the rise in temperature with proper error limits.

  • A
    $(38.3 \pm 0.5)^{\circ}C$
  • B
    $(37.7 \pm 0.5)^{\circ}C$
  • C
    $(38.3 \pm 0.1)^{\circ}C$
  • D
    $(37.7 \pm 0.1)^{\circ}C$

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