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When performing numerical calculations in floating point arithmetic

1. Error may occur due to finite representation of numbers.
2. Error may occur due to rounding.
3. Error may occur due to finite representation of inherently infinite process.

Which of the above are correct?

a.

All

b.

1 and 2 only

c.

1 and 3 only

d.

2 and 3 only

Answer: (a).All

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