Concept:Use of square roots of perfect squares and decimals.Explanation:Given expression: 144​+0.04​−9​We know a2​=a for non-negative a.So, 144​=12 because 122=144.Next, 0.04​=1004​​=102​=0.2Also, 9​=3 because 32=9.Substituting these values:12+0.2−3=12.2−3=9.2Answer:9.2, which is option C.