Concept:Square root of perfect squares simplifies directly to their positive base values.Explanation:Given: 144+0.0324−6.76Rewrite each term as a square:144=122=120.0324=(0.18)2=0.186.76=(2.6)2=2.6Now substitute the values:12+0.18−2.6=12.18−2.6=9.58Answer:9.58Option B (2) is correct.